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Townsville, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
201,313 Population 3,719/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$321,200 home value, $1,606/mo rent
Townsville 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 Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²)
Population Density3,719/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2664°N, 146.8057°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

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 M5.0 136 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 98 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 135 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 17 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 136 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 4 193 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 169 km
2010 Ului Category 1 193 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 259 km
2006 Larry Category 4 196 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 141 km
1991 Joy Category 2 255 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 71 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Townsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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