Lightning Ridge, Australia

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1,946 Population
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lightning Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates29.4274°S, 147.9787°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 9, 2008.

Jun 9, 2008 22 km S of Brewarrina, Australia M3.7 134 km
Aug 22, 2002 67 km SE of St George, Australia M3.0 150 km
Dec 6, 2001 86 km SSE of St George, Australia M2.9 121 km
Jul 30, 2005 66 km S of St George, Australia M2.8 114 km
Oct 3, 2002 67 km WNW of Lightning Ridge, Australia M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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