Port Macquarie weather in September
In September, Port Macquarie sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 51 mm of rain across 6.7 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Port Macquarie's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Macquarie's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- 6.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:48 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Port Macquarie is city in New South Wales, Australia.
- Density
- 802/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical September day in Port Macquarie reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and about 1°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 15 |
| 2 | 18 | 15 |
| 3 | 18 | 15 |
| 4 | 19 | 15 |
| 5 | 19 | 15 |
| 6 | 19 | 15 |
| 7 | 19 | 15 |
| 8 | 19 | 16 |
| 9 | 19 | 16 |
| 10 | 19 | 16 |
| 11 | 19 | 16 |
| 12 | 19 | 16 |
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| 21 | 19 | 16 |
| 22 | 20 | 16 |
| 23 | 20 | 16 |
| 24 | 20 | 17 |
| 25 | 20 | 17 |
| 26 | 20 | 17 |
| 27 | 20 | 17 |
| 28 | 20 | 17 |
| 29 | 20 | 17 |
| 30 | 20 | 17 |
Port Macquarie weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 22° | 93 | 11.2 | 13.8 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 24° / 22° | 127 | 12.1 | 13.1 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 24° / 21° | 137 | 14.4 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 22° / 19° | 116 | 12.9 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| May | 20° / 17° | 109 | 12.1 | 10.4 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 18° / 15° | 129 | 12.2 | 10 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 17° / 14° | 75 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 18° / 14° | 54 | 7 | 10.9 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 19° / 16° | 51 | 6.7 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 20° / 18° | 60 | 8.7 | 12.8 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 22° / 19° | 90 | 10.1 | 13.6 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 23° / 21° | 87 | 10.9 | 14 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 21%.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 80 | 20 |
| 8 | 80 | 20 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 81 | 19 |
| 11 | 81 | 19 |
| 12 | 81 | 19 |
| 13 | 81 | 19 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 80 | 20 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
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| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 79 | 21 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Port Macquarie gets around 51 mm of rain over 6.7 wet days in September, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 22% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 23 |
| 12 | 22 |
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| 26 | 21 |
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| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 23 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 54% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Comfortable (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 65 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 64 | 30 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 65 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 64 | 29 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | 64 | 29 | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | 63 | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| 11 | 61 | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| 12 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| 13 | 59 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 58 | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| 15 | 56 | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| 16 | 55 | 31 | 14 | 0 |
| 17 | 54 | 31 | 15 | 0 |
| 18 | 51 | 32 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 0 |
| 20 | 48 | 32 | 19 | 0 |
| 21 | 47 | 33 | 20 | 0 |
| 22 | 46 | 33 | 21 | 1 |
| 23 | 45 | 33 | 22 | 1 |
| 24 | 44 | 33 | 23 | 1 |
| 25 | 43 | 33 | 24 | 1 |
| 26 | 42 | 33 | 25 | 1 |
| 27 | 41 | 33 | 26 | 1 |
| 28 | 40 | 32 | 27 | 1 |
| 29 | 39 | 32 | 27 | 1 |
| 30 | 39 | 32 | 28 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 21 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
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| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
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| 10 | 21 | breezy |
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| 12 | 21 | breezy |
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| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 22 | breezy |
| 29 | 22 | breezy |
| 30 | 22 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of September to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 7:08 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 6:28 PM to 6:46 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 7:08 | 6:28 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 7:07 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 7:06 | 6:29 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 7:04 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 7:03 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 7:02 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:59 | 6:32 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:58 | 6:33 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:56 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:55 | 6:34 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:35 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:52 | 6:35 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:51 | 6:36 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:50 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:46 | 6:38 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:43 | 6:39 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:38 | 6:42 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:36 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:35 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:34 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in January across the year — September's 5.16 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Port Macquarie
None of Port Macquarie's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Port Macquarie sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is September a good time to visit Port Macquarie?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is one of the better times to visit Port Macquarie for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Port Macquarie in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Port Macquarie sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Macquarie in September
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in February at about 26°C and coldest in August near 20°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 20 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 24 | Refreshing |
UV index in Port Macquarie in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Port Macquarie peaks around January 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Port Macquarie in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Port Macquarie is worst in November — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 6.0× the cleanest month (June, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 16 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 5 | Good |
| May | 5 | Good |
| Jun | 4 | Good |
| Jul | 5 | Good |
| Aug | 7 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie sits at 31.4°S, 152.9°E, 10 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Taree, 69 km away.
Topography around Port Macquarie
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port Macquarie.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port Macquarie has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 68 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 192 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,274 m.
The land around Port Macquarie is covered by water (41%), artificial surfaces (24%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, water (50%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Port Macquarie (-31.4308°, 152.9089°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).