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Weather & Climate in Cardwell, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cardwell has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2669°N, 146.0280°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 11, 2003 | 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia | M4.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia | M4.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia | M3.6 | 107 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2014 | Ita | Category 1 | 52 mph | 265 km |
| 2011 | Yasi | Category 4 | 127 mph | 41 km |
| 2009 | Hamish | Category 4 | 127 mph | 272 km |
| 2006 | Larry | Category 4 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 1996 | Celeste | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1991 | Joy | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 1989 | Aivu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 208 km |
| 1986 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in |
Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (19.8") and July the driest (1.0").