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Weather & Climate in Whitsundays, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitsundays has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.1194°N, 148.9133°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia | M5.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | Queensland, Australia | M5.0 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia | M5.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2011 | 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia | M4.0 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia | M4.0 | 43 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Debbie | Category 4 | 109 mph | 13 km |
| 2015 | Marcia | Category 4 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 2010 | Ului | Category 1 | 92 mph | 13 km |
| 2009 | Hamish | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 2006 | Larry | Category 4 | 115 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Celeste | Category 1 | 75 mph | 57 km |
| 1989 | Aivu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 150 km |
| 1983 | Elinor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 232 km |
| 1980 | Simon | Category 3 | 104 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in |
Whitsundays has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.0").