Katoomba, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

8,204 Population 4/sq mi density

3,251 ft Elevation 991 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$21,936 median income, 6.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Katoomba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,251 ft (991 m)
Area	2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.7198°N, 150.3074°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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	121 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	133 km
Apr 13, 2017	23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia	M4.2	127 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	74 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	60 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	45 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	20 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	149 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	146 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	74 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	76 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	88 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	40 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	105 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	129 km
Jul 15, 2003	27 km SE of Cowra, Australia	M2.8	137 km
Jun 30, 2006	21 km SSE of Cowra, Australia	M2.7	148 km
Aug 10, 2002	1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia	M2.7	148 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
February	67°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
March	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
June	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
July	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in

Katoomba has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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