Mitchell, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

1,799 Population 789/sq mi density

2,336 ft Elevation 712 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$15,582 median income, 10.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent

Mitchell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,336 ft (712 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	789/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.4273°N, 149.5567°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017	23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia	M4.2	57 km
Aug 22, 2002	9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.9	130 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	137 km
Aug 21, 1994	16 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.8	127 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	131 km
Nov 23, 2001	9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.8	130 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	118 km
Mar 18, 2008	32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia	M3.7	146 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	120 km
Aug 19, 1994	21 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.5	123 km
Sep 13, 1990	New South Wales, Australia	M3.5	121 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	95 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	102 km
Aug 19, 1994	29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia	M3.4	148 km
Aug 21, 1994	25 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	119 km
Aug 19, 1994	23 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	120 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	140 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	130 km
Sep 18, 1994	15 km N of Grenfell, Australia	M3.2	135 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
August	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
September	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
November	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
December	67°F (19°C)	2.5 in

Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (1.5").

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