Rockhampton weather in February
In February, Rockhampton sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 122 mm of rain across 11.5 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in February, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of February to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Rockhampton's 12th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rockhampton's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- 11.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:48 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Rockhampton is city in Queensland, Australia.
- Founded
- 1858
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical February day in Rockhampton reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 1°C warmer than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 31 | 23 |
| 17 | 31 | 23 |
| 18 | 31 | 23 |
| 19 | 31 | 22 |
| 20 | 31 | 22 |
| 21 | 31 | 22 |
| 22 | 31 | 22 |
| 23 | 31 | 22 |
| 24 | 31 | 22 |
| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 22 |
How February really feels in Rockhampton
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rockhampton weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 99 | 11 | 13.3 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 31° / 23° | 122 | 11.5 | 12.8 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 75 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 37 | 4.2 | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| May | 26° / 15° | 29 | 3.2 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 23° / 12° | 29 | 3.4 | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 23° / 11° | 24 | 2.6 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 11° | 22 | 2.3 | 11.2 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 14° | 20 | 2.4 | 11.9 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 17° | 35 | 4.7 | 12.5 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 20° | 50 | 6.1 | 13.1 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 85 | 9.5 | 13.4 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in February, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 57 | 43 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Rockhampton gets around 122 mm of rain over 11.5 wet days in February, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 43 |
| 4 | 44 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 43 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 34 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the muggy band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 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 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 |
| Oppressive (%) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 44 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 6 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 6 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 6 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 6 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 45 | 6 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 45 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 44 | 5 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 44 | 5 |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 44 | 5 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 5 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 5 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 4 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 4 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 44 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 43 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 43 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 42 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 41 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 45 | 41 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 40 | 4 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 39 | 4 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 44 | 39 | 5 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 43 | 38 | 5 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 43 | 37 | 5 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 5 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 42 | 36 | 5 |
Wind in February
Winds average 13 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 13 h 06 min at the start of February to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:55 AM, and sunset from 6:43 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:43 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:43 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:43 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:42 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:43 | 6:42 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:43 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:44 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:40 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:45 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:46 | 6:39 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:47 | 6:39 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:47 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:48 | 6:37 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:48 | 6:37 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:49 | 6:36 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:50 | 6:35 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:50 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:51 | 6:34 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:51 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:52 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:52 | 6:32 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:53 | 6:31 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:53 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:54 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:54 | 6:29 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:55 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:55 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.85 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.61 kWh/m² to a high of 6.78 kWh/m² in December across the year — February's 5.85 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rockhampton
In February, Rockhampton sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rockhampton sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Rockhampton's rainy season runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Rockhampton?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Rockhampton for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rockhampton in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Rockhampton sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Rockhampton in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 38 km away) is warmest in February at about 28°C and coldest in July 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) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 20 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 20 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Rockhampton in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rockhampton peaks around February 11 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Rockhampton in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rockhampton is worst in September — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (July, 5 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) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 5 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 5 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Rockhampton?
Rockhampton sits at 23.4°S, 150.5°E, 13 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Gladstone, 93 km away.
Topography around Rockhampton
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rockhampton.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rockhampton has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m around an average of 13 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 602 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 733 m.
The land around Rockhampton is covered by artificial surfaces (42%), trees (28%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, grassland (53%) and trees (38%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and grassland (33%) 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 Rockhampton (-23.3803°, 150.506°, elevation 13 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).