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Whitsundays, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,481 Population 15/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,840 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $1,003/mo rent
Whitsundays has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1194°N, 148.9133°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 37 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 120 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 33 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 136 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 51 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 129 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 43 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 13 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 184 km
2010 Ului Category 1 13 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 153 km
2006 Larry Category 4 280 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 57 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 150 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 232 km
1980 Simon Category 3 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 11.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in

Whitsundays has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.0").

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