Captains Flat, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

583 Population 2/sq mi density

2,792 ft Elevation 851 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$34,172 median income, 6.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Captains Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,792 ft (851 m)
Area	259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.5911°N, 149.4452°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	86 km
Apr 1, 1990	35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia	M3.4	103 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	91 km
Nov 9, 2002	13 km NE of Berridale, Australia	M3.2	89 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	91 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	75 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	115 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	99 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	111 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	122 km
Jan 2, 2005	35 km W of Duffy, Australia	M2.9	76 km
Sep 25, 2019	21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia	M2.8	82 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	77 km
Sep 21, 2004	30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia	M2.8	128 km
Apr 8, 2002	31 km SE of Batlow, Australia	M2.8	94 km
Jul 3, 2003	5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia	M2.7	104 km
Jul 30, 2002	11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M2.7	121 km
Apr 29, 2007	35 km W of Yass, Australia	M2.6	114 km
Oct 23, 2002	11 km SW of Batlow, Australia	M2.6	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
February	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
May	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
June	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
July	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in
September	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
December	60°F (16°C)	2.5 in

Captains Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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