Cape York Peninsula

--211.30.57.170 09:30, 13 Sep 2004 (UTC)CAPE YORK PENINSULA

Latitude and Longitude The latitude and longitude of the Cape York Peninsula is 27°28′S and 153°02′E. It is located at the tip of Queensland. Since it is located near the equator, it receives a tropical climate.

Climate The climate in Cape York Peninsula is divided into a wet and a dry season. The temperature across it is warm to hot, with a cooler climate in higher areas. The mean annual temperatures range from 18oC at higher elevations to 270C on the lowlands in the far south-west. A temperature over 40oC in the summer and below 5oC is rare.

Landforms There are many types of landforms in the Peninsula, ranging from mountains found on the east coast, foothills and lowlands surrounding it to the west.