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Weather & Climate in Rainbow Beach, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rainbow Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.9043°N, 153.0917°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 29, 2015 | 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M5.5 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M5.4 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Marcia | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2009 | Hamish | Category 4 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 1980 | Simon | Category 1 | 98 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
Rainbow Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.0") and September the driest (1.7").