Russell Island Weather Forecast
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Rain
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Storm
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Storm
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Storm
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Storm
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Shower
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Shower
Today 31 Dec North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Partly cloudy. High chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls which may lead to flash flooding possible, mainly along the coastal fringe. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 32.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore south of Innisfail early in the morning. Winds decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef, decreasing to around 1 metre by early evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Russell Island Temperature Statistics View More
December Temperature
South Johnstone (43km)
Lowest 7 December, 2025
20.1 °CAverage December
26.2 °CHighest 2 December, 2025
33.9 °C
Climate (2020–Present)
South Johnstone (43km)
Average Low 2020–2025
20.6 °CAverage 2020–2025
23.9 °CAverage High 2020–2025
28.7 °C