Griffith, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Griffith is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 20,799. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

20,799 Population 30/sq mi density

420 ft Elevation 128 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

20.3 in Annual Rain

Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population20,799

Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain20.3 in/yr

Elevation420 ft (128 m)

Population	20,799
Population Density	30 / sq mi
Elevation	420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates	-34.2885°, 146.0509°
Timezone	Australia/Sydney
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	New South Wales
Average Temperature	63°F (17°C)
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation	20.3 inches (515 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Griffith

Griffith is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 20,799. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Griffith

Griffith has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 370 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	26.8°C / 80°F	18.8° / 34.8°	28.1
Feb	25.5°C / 78°F	18.1° / 32.9°	32.1
Mar	22°C / 72°F	14.7° / 29.4°	27.7
Apr	17.9°C / 64°F	11° / 24.8°	22.2
May	12.9°C / 55°F	6.4° / 19.4°	27.5
Jun	10.2°C / 50°F	4.6° / 15.8°	37.0
Jul	9.4°C / 49°F	3.5° / 15.3°	32.7
Aug	10.3°C / 51°F	3.7° / 16.9°	26.3
Sep	13.7°C / 57°F	6.2° / 21.2°	31.0
Oct	17.5°C / 64°F	9.8° / 25.2°	33.3
Nov	21.6°C / 71°F	14° / 29.3°	34.5
Dec	24.2°C / 76°F	16.4° / 31.9°	37.5

Griffith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above Australia avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation	420 ft (128 m)
Area	697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2885°S, 146.0509°E
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"

47% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 18, 2005.

Oct 11, 1992	25 km NW of Temora, Australia	M4.1	117 km
Oct 16, 1998	18 km WSW of Temora, Australia	M4.0	120 km
Mar 14, 1999	22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.9	92 km
Jan 18, 2005	8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.7	116 km
Mar 13, 2001	8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.2	110 km
Apr 1, 2001	23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia	M2.8	134 km
Mar 4, 2002	2 km W of West Wyalong, Australia	M2.7	112 km
Jul 16, 2000	47 km W of Temora, Australia	M2.5	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
February	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
May	56°F (14°C)	1.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
July	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
August	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
November	67°F (20°C)	1.3 in
December	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in

Griffith has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Griffith

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Griffith TAFE	College	-	,
Western Riverina Community College Inc.	College	-	Visit →

Schools in Griffith

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Griffith Public School	-	-	-	-
Murrumbidgee Regional High School	-	-	-	-
St Patrick's Primary School	-	-	-	-
Kalinda School	-	-	-	-
Murrumbidgee Regional High School	-	-	-	-
Marian Catholic College	-	-	-	-
Griffith East Public School	-	-	-	-
Griffith North Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Griffith

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Griffith

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Pioneer Park Museum
Whitton Courthouse and Historical Museum

Libraries in Griffith

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Griffith City Library		0.0

Hotels in Griffith

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quest

The Gem

Restaurants in Griffith

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

99 Spices

Barnacle Bill

Bull & Bell Steakhouse

Dolce Dolce

Giuseppe's

Little Italy

Cafes in Griffith

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe2sixty2

Il Corso

Maxx & co

Station 4

Theatres in Griffith

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Griffith Regional Theatre

Dentists in Griffith

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Griffith Denture Clinic

Train Stations in Griffith

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Griffith Station

Gas Stations in Griffith

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

AU #5350231363

Coles Express

EG Australia

Liberty

Metro Petroleum

Mobil

Banks in Griffith

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Commonwealth Bank

NAB

Westpac

Shopping Malls in Griffith

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Griffith Central

Griffith Plaza

Gyms in Griffith

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Griffith

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Griffith Golf Club

Airports Near Griffith

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Griffith Airport	GFF	Medium Airport
Narrandera Airport	NRA	Medium Airport
Coleambally Airport	-	Small Airport
Coleambally Airport No.2	-	Small Airport
Dallas Airport	-	Small Airport
Goolgowi Airport	-	Small Airport
Leeton Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Griffith

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Griffith East Post Office
Griffith Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Griffith

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Salvation Army Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St Albans Anglican Cathedral
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone

Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital	Canberra
Population	24,992,369
Area	7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita	$65,058
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	83.1 years
Internet users	97.1%
Urban population	87.5%
Currency	AUD (Dollar)
Languages	English
Calling code	+61
TLD	.au
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 26	Australia Day	Australia Day
Mar 2	Labour Day	Labour Day
Mar 9	Adelaide Cup Day	Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9	Canberra Day	Canberra Day
Mar 9	Eight Hours Day	Eight Hours Day
Mar 9	Labour Day	Labour Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 4	Holy Saturday	Easter Eve
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Easter Sunday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 25	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
May 4	Labour Day	Labour Day
May 4	May Day	May Day
Jun 1	Reconciliation Day	Reconciliation Day
Jun 1	Western Australia Day	Western Australia Day
Jun 8	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Aug 3	Picnic Day	Picnic Day
Sep 28	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 3	Melbourne Cup	Melbourne Cup
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Griffith

What is the population of Griffith?

Griffith has a population of 20,799 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 697.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Griffith?

Griffith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Yoogali 1,334 pop · 2.1 mi Hanwood 1,388 pop · 3.0 mi Yenda 1,070 pop · 9.2 mi Leeton 7,437 pop · 27.1 mi Coleambally 1,152 pop · 36.9 mi Narrandera 4,369 pop · 42.6 mi Hillston 1,149 pop · 63.1 mi Hay 2,300 pop · 70.5 mi West Wyalong 2,698 pop · 70.7 mi Lake Cargelligo 1,169 pop · 70.8 mi Coolamon 2,275 pop · 74.7 mi Temora 4,706 pop · 85.4 mi The Rock 1,347 pop · 90.9 mi Estella 6,782 pop · 91.9 mi

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