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Karumba, Queensland Temperature & Weather History

Queensland, Australia · Climate data since 1981
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📍 -17.4838°S, 140.8400°E
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)

Karumba Climate Overview

Karumba has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in November and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during winter months.

Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️Avg HighAvg TempAvg LowRecord HighRecord LowHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January🌧️31.2°C29.6°C28.0°C39.4°C22.1°C75%2553.85.86
February🌧️30.8°C29.1°C27.5°C37.6°C20.8°C77%2323.75.68
March🌧️30.9°C28.7°C26.5°C35.9°C19.2°C73%1563.55.82
April🌞30.9°C27.7°C24.5°C35.8°C14.6°C66%353.75.59
May🌞29.1°C25.2°C21.4°C34.3°C11.5°C60%74.24.82
June🌞26.7°C22.5°C18.2°C31.8°C10.5°C57%54.64.39
July☀️26.1°C21.7°C17.3°C32.3°C10.4°C55%34.44.64
August🌞27.3°C23.0°C18.7°C33.9°C11.3°C53%14.25.41
September🌞29.8°C26.0°C22.2°C36.3°C15.1°C55%34.16.26
October🔥31.7°C28.6°C25.4°C38.0°C16.7°C59%134.26.85
November🔥32.3°C29.9°C27.4°C38.2°C21.1°C64%574.16.81
December☔32.2°C30.2°C28.1°C40.0°C20.6°C70%1443.96.47

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Karumba Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Karumba

July is Karumba's coldest month, with average lows reaching 17.3°C. The coldest it has ever been that month is 10.4°C.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 18.1°C – 26.7°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Karumba

Summer temperatures in Karumba peak in November, with average highs of 32.3°C. The hottest it has ever been that month is 38.2°C.
🌡️November to January (avg) · 27.8°C – 31.9°C

🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Karumba

Karumba sees its highest rainfall in January, receiving approximately 255 mm of precipitation.
🌧️January to March (avg) · up to 255 mm

☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C

🌡️ Karumba Monthly Temperature Guide

November is the hottest month in Karumba, with average highs reaching 32.3°C, while July is the coldest with lows dropping to 17.3°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in November, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Karumba

January is the wettest month in Karumba with about 255 mm, while August is the driest at 1 mm.

Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays moderate (around 64%), peaking during winter months, which creates warm and dry conditions.

☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:26.8°C
Avg Annual Rainfall:910 mm
Avg Humidity:64%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

Across 45 years of records, Karumba's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 40.0°C in December 2018, and its coldest dropped to 10.4°C in July 1985. 1988 was the warmest year overall and 2011 the coolest.

📅 Explore Karumba Weather by Month

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Karumba's recorded history was 1988 (avg: 27.8°C), while the coldest was 2011 (avg: 25.4°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Karumba's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C

Karumba's temperatures shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 40.0°C in December 2018, while the lowest dropped to 10.4°C in July 1985.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Karumba shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
29.7°C26.8°C23.9°C36.4°C12.0°C134766%4.1 m/s
2024
30.4°C27.5°C24.7°C36.5°C11.5°C118066%3.9 m/s
2023
29.9°C27.0°C24.1°C37.7°C13.5°C105765%4.0 m/s
2022
30.2°C27.2°C24.2°C36.6°C11.7°C95564%4.0 m/s
2021
30.1°C27.1°C24.2°C37.0°C14.7°C109864%3.8 m/s
2020
30.5°C27.4°C24.4°C37.4°C14.0°C78862%4.1 m/s
2019
30.3°C27.0°C23.7°C38.4°C12.7°C58760%4.3 m/s
2018
30.1°C27.0°C23.9°C40.0°C13.6°C91363%4.1 m/s
2017
30.1°C27.3°C24.4°C35.4°C14.6°C93064%3.9 m/s
2016
30.2°C27.4°C24.6°C35.2°C13.0°C95166%3.9 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Karumba?▼

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), November is typically the hottest month in Karumba, Queensland, with average high temperatures around 32.3°C.

What is the coldest month in Karumba?▼

July is the coldest month in Karumba, with average low temperatures around 17.3°C.

What is the rainiest month in Karumba?▼

January receives the most rainfall with approximately 255 mm, while August is the driest with 1 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Karumba?▼

The highest recorded temperature was 40.0°C in December 2018. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Karumba?▼

The lowest recorded temperature was 10.4°C in July 1985.

How many years of data does this page cover?▼

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Karumba get?▼

Karumba receives the most sunlight in October with an average solar radiation of 6.85 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Queensland.

Where does this weather data come from?▼

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 1981–2025
  • Years: 45