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Weather & Climate in Noosa Heads, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Noosa Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.3943°N, 153.0901°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 15, 2025 | 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2009 | Hamish | Category 3 | 104 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Noosa Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.7").