Bega, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,683 Population 2/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$22,308 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

Bega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	2,495.1 sq mi (6,462.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.6739°N, 149.8418°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"

13% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 1, 1990	35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia	M3.4	50 km
Nov 9, 2002	13 km NE of Berridale, Australia	M3.2	93 km
Mar 6, 2007	88 km ESE of Bermagui, Australia	M3.0	105 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	138 km
Sep 25, 2019	21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia	M2.8	101 km
Jul 30, 2002	11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M2.7	125 km
Jul 3, 2003	5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia	M2.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	1.7 in
August	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
November	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in

Bega has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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