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Yarrabah, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,579 Population 9/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$11,391 median income, 37.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent
Yarrabah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9945°N, 145.8972°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 16.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

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 M4.5 123 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 53 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 3 244 km
2014 Ita Category 4 138 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 101 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 210 km
2006 Larry Category 4 57 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 262 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 300 km
1991 Joy Category 2 102 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 71 km
1986 Manu Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 15.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Yarrabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (16.5") and July the driest (0.9").

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