Lightning Ridge, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Lightning Ridge is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,946. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in northern New South Wales, Australia. Part of Walgett Shire, Lightning Ridge is situated near the southern border of Queensland, about 6 km (4 mi) east of the Castlereagh Highway. The Lightning Ridge area is a centre of the mining of black opal and other opal gemstones.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,946 |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.4274°, 147.9787° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.7 inches (450 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,946. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 455 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4274°S, 147.9787°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.6 in |
Lightning Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.9").
Schools in Lightning Ridge
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Central School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lightning Ridge
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lightning Ridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Cottage | ||||
| Hospital Gallery - Heritage Cottage | ||||
| The Goondee |
Libraries in Lightning Ridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Lightning Ridge
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lightning Ridge
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lightning Ridge
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lightning Ridge
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lightning Ridge
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lightning Ridge
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lightning Ridge
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lightning Ridge
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge Airport | LHG | Medium Airport |
| Walgett Airport | WGE | Medium Airport |
| Collarenebri Airport | CRB | Small Airport |
| Cubbie station airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dirranbandi | - | Small Airport |
| Goodooga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hebel airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Miralwyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Narrandool Bush Strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lightning Ridge
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lightning Ridge LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lightning Ridge
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lightning Ridge Community Church | |
| Our Lady of Fatima | |
| Serbian Orthodox Church St George |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Lightning Ridge has a population of 1,946 residents and is located in Australia..
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Lightning Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.
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