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Buxton, Australia

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2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,986 Population 2/sq mi density
1,325 ft Elevation 404 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,803 median income, 3.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent
Buxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)
Area1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2602°N, 150.5329°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 11 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 13 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 31 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 45 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 138 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 20 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 141 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 72 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 44 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 24 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 119 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Buxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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