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Whitfield, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,186 Population 14/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,981 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent
Whitfield 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

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8951°N, 145.7334°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 20.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 138 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 234 km
2014 Ita Category 4 118 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 115 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 219 km
2006 Larry Category 4 68 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 277 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 290 km
1991 Joy Category 2 112 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 88 km
1986 Manu Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 15.4 in
February 80°F (27°C) 20.5 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest

Whitfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (20.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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