What is the average yearly rainfall of Queensland?

Queensland is a large and geographically diverse state in Australia, and the average yearly rainfall varies significantly across the state. The wet season varies across different regions, occurring between November and May in Northern Queensland and between January and April in Southern Queensland.

Generally speaking, the average annual rainfall in Queensland ranges from relatively low amounts in the arid inland regions (such as the Channel Country and parts of the outback) to very high amounts in the wet tropical areas (such as the rainforests of Cape York and the Atherton Tableland).

The coastal areas of Queensland, including major cities like Brisbane, Cairns, and Townsville, typically receive moderate to high rainfall, averaging between 1,000 to 2,000 mm (39 to 79 inches) per year.

The highest average annual rainfall in Queensland is found in the mountainous areas of the Wet Tropics region, where some locations receive over 4,000 mm (157 inches) of rain per year. The Daintree Rainforest, for example, holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in Australia, receiving an average of 4,219 mm (166 inches) per year.