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THURSDAY ISLAND, QUEENSLAND


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Elevation: 57 meters     Latitude: 10 35S     Longitude: 142 13E
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Thursday Island is 80.0°F (26.7°C). The warmest month, on average, is November with an average temperature of 83.0°F (28.3°C). The coolest month on average is July, with an average temperature of 77.0°F (25°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Thursday Island is 96.0°F (35.6°C), which was recorded in October. The lowest recorded temperature in Thursday Island is 61.0°F (16.1°C), which was recorded in July.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Thursday Island is 68.7" (1745 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is January with 16.5" (419.1 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is September with an average of 0.1" (2.5 mm).



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