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Lightning Ridge, Australia
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2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,636
Population
0/sq mi density
489 ft
Elevation
149 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,089 median income, 11.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. 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 Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 7,697.2 sq mi (19,935.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4274°N, 147.9787°W |
| 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").