Stuart, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,401 Population 68/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$23,728 median income, 9.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Stuart has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	72.0°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density	68/sq mi
Coordinates	-19.3470°N, 146.8438°W
Timezone	Australia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011	Queensland, Australia	M5.0	127 km
Aug 11, 2003	65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia	M4.8	105 km
Sep 17, 2011	44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.3	126 km
Mar 1, 2025	0 km SE of Kelso, Australia	M4.1	14 km
Apr 16, 2011	45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.0	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2017	Debbie	Category 4	184 km
2011	Yasi	Category 4	179 km
2010	Ului	Category 1	184 km
2009	Hamish	Category 4	262 km
2006	Larry	Category 4	205 km
1996	Celeste	Category 1	135 km
1991	Joy	Category 2	262 km
1989	Aivu	Category 4	62 km
1986	Winifred	Category 2	210 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	9.3 in
February	80°F (27°C)	9.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	78°F (26°C)	6.4 in
April	75°F (24°C)	2.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	2.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
September	71°F (21°C)	0.6 in
October	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in
November	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
December	80°F (26°C)	6.3 in

Stuart has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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