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Weather & Climate in Karumba, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (30°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 386.9 sq mi (1,002.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4869°N, 140.8426°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 18, 1996 | 53 km SW of Normanton, Australia | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Owen | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2018 | Nora | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2011 | Yasi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Barry | Category 1 | 115 mph | 80 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (30°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 87°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 87°F (30°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
Karumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 71°F in July to 87°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (0.1").