Cessnock, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

23,211 Population 87/sq mi density

233 ft Elevation 71 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$19,874 median income, 6.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

Cessnock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Area	267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²)
Population Density	87/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.8321°N, 151.3562°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	18 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	32 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	77 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	80 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	82 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	74 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	146 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	142 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	89 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	87 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	82 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	62 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	71 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	82 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	68 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
April	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
June	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
July	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
August	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
November	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
December	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in

Cessnock has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.4").

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