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Bright, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,620 Population 51/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,161 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Bright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7300°N, 146.9598°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 111 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 98 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 145 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 87 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 96 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 134 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 38 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 92 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 86 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 89 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 73 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 90 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 143 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 97 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 32 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 17 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 106 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 85 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in

Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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