Blayney, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,355 Population 31/sq mi density

2,854 ft Elevation 870 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$23,525 median income, 6.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$149,200 home value, $746/mo rent

Blayney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,854 ft (870 m)
Area	110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.5323°N, 149.2537°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.82"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017	23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia	M4.2	28 km
Aug 22, 2002	9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.9	99 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	149 km
Aug 21, 1994	16 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.8	100 km
Nov 23, 2001	9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.8	100 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	147 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	92 km
Mar 18, 2008	32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia	M3.7	136 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	139 km
Sep 13, 1990	New South Wales, Australia	M3.5	127 km
Aug 19, 1994	21 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.5	97 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	116 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	74 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	141 km
Aug 19, 1994	29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia	M3.4	119 km
Aug 21, 1994	25 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	93 km
Aug 19, 1994	23 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	93 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	114 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	140 km
Sep 18, 1994	15 km N of Grenfell, Australia	M3.2	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
February	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
June	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
July	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
August	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
September	47°F (9°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	58°F (14°C)	2.7 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in

Blayney has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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