Karuah, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,397 Population 3/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$18,759 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

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

Karuah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.6539°N, 151.9604°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	76 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	85 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	118 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	119 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	122 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	113 km
Apr 19, 2017	62 km ESE of Forster, Australia	M3.9	119 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	128 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	28 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	89 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	120 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	108 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	38 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	109 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (21°C)	5.1 in
February	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	65°F (19°C)	4.0 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	55°F (13°C)	4.4 in
July	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
August	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in	Driest
September	60°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
November	67°F (20°C)	3.7 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in

Karuah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.0").

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