Empire Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,380 Population 9/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$25,519 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Empire Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.4939°N, 151.3629°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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	61 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	93 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	138 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	142 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	143 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	137 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	123 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	102 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	87 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	94 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	128 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	150 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	134 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	45 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	91 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	96 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	108 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	136 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	143 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in
February	72°F (22°C)	5.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	70°F (21°C)	5.9 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.8 in
June	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
July	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
November	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
December	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in

Empire Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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