Lithgow, Australia

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11,197 Population
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Lithgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Coordinates33.4845°S, 150.1490°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M5.3 116 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 121 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 137 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 140 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 139 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 111 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 140 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 103 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 90 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 74 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 50 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 145 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 143 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 102 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 90 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 117 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 70 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 88 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 143 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
August 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in

Lithgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (2.1").

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