Braidwood, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,605 Population 1/sq mi density

2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$26,229 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

Braidwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,188 ft (667 m)
Area	1,665.9 sq mi (4,314.6 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.4415°N, 149.7998°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	138 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	111 km
Apr 1, 1990	35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia	M3.4	126 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	91 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	129 km
Nov 9, 2002	13 km NE of Berridale, Australia	M3.2	122 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	136 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	86 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	92 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	106 km
Jan 2, 2005	35 km W of Duffy, Australia	M2.9	104 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	115 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	138 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	88 km
Sep 25, 2019	21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia	M2.8	115 km
Sep 21, 2004	30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia	M2.8	139 km
Apr 8, 2002	31 km SE of Batlow, Australia	M2.8	128 km
Jul 3, 2003	5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia	M2.7	137 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	130 km
Apr 29, 2007	35 km W of Yass, Australia	M2.6	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	2.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
June	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
July	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in	Driest
August	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
September	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
December	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in

Braidwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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