Moonbah, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Moonbah is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 564. Elevation: 3,317 ft (1,011 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

564 Population
3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population564

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Population564
Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Coordinates-36.4818°, 148.5512°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Moonbah

Moonbah is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 564. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet (1,011 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Moonbah

Moonbah has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jan (12.6°C), the coldest is Jul (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1340 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 112.4
Feb 11.6°C / 53°F 7° / 16.2° 84.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.6° 128.7
Apr 5.6°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.5° 106.8
May 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 113.3
Jun -0.7°C / 31°F -3.3° / 1.8° 106.5
Jul -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.3° 69.9
Aug -1.9°C / 29°F -4.6° / 0.7° 92.6
Sep 0.7°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.8° 118.1
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F 0.5° / 8.5° 142.1
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12.3° 146.6
Dec 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 118.9
Moonbah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Australia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Coordinates36.4818°S, 148.5512°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Australia avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 79 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 139 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 144 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 69 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 41 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 120 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 49 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 33 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 132 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 122 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 138 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 46 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 88 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 14 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 24 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
June 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
July 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
September 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in

Moonbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").

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Museums in Moonbah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Thredbo Alpine Museum

Libraries in Moonbah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jindabyne Library0.0

Breweries in Moonbah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jindabyne Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Moonbah

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Thredbo Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charlotte Pass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Perisher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Moonbah

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport-Small Airport
Bombala Airport-Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield-Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport-Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport-Small Airport
Delegate Airport-Small Airport
Jindabyne Airport-Small Airport
Khancoban Airport-Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moonbah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Thomas

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Waterfalls
1
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Waterfalls Near Moonbah

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Moonbah.

Name Description
Little River Falls Height: 500

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Moonbah?

Moonbah has a population of 564 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Moonbah?

Moonbah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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