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Kalgoorlie, Australia

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
29,072 Population 730/sq mi density
1,270 ft Elevation 387 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,715 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Kalgoorlie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²)
Population Density730/sq mi
Coordinates-30.7461°N, 121.4742°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2014.

Apr 20, 2010 5 km WSW of Somerville, Australia M5.2 8 km
Mar 9, 1991 19 km NE of Hannans, Australia M4.8 21 km
Feb 26, 2014 26 km W of Hannans, Australia M4.5 29 km
Oct 14, 1998 16 km WSW of Somerville, Australia M4.2 20 km
Aug 2, 2002 8 km W of Somerville, Australia M3.8 11 km
Jun 27, 1998 11 km NW of Stoneville, Australia M3.8 20 km
Mar 22, 1998 68 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.8 114 km
May 31, 2004 15 km SSE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.7 70 km
Mar 13, 1998 79 km ESE of Kambalda East, Australia M3.3 122 km
Jul 24, 2002 52 km NNW of Hannans, Australia M3.2 57 km
Jul 4, 2006 3 km E of Boulder, Australia M3.2 6 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km S of Somerville, Australia M2.6 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in

Kalgoorlie has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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