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Walkamin, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
555 Population 31/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,877 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Walkamin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1368°N, 145.4172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 260 km
2014 Ita Category 3 124 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 105 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 261 km
2006 Larry Category 4 45 km
1991 Joy Category 2 154 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 12.4 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest

Walkamin has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in July to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.4") and September the driest (0.4").

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