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Sunset Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,462 Population 2,003/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,014 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent
Sunset Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,003/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7191°N, 114.6230°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997 77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia M4.3 81 km
Mar 17, 1991 41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia M3.8 89 km
Apr 10, 2003 57 km W of Port Denison, Australia M3.3 74 km
May 11, 2003 61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 51 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest

Sunset Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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