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Weather & Climate in Torquay, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Torquay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.2850°N, 152.8789°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 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M5.4 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia | M4.3 | 146 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 4 | 127 mph | 242 km |
| 2009 | Hamish | Category 4 | 109 mph | 212 km |
| 1980 | Simon | Category 1 | 104 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in |
Torquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (1.6").