Moss Vale, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

8,430 Population 8/sq mi density

2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,891 median income, 3.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Moss Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	62°F (16°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,224 ft (678 m)
Area	1,115.9 sq mi (2,890.1 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.5537°N, 150.3712°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	26 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	48 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	66 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	78 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	113 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	19 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	135 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	116 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	68 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	68 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	134 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	54 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	101 km
Jul 15, 2003	27 km SE of Cowra, Australia	M2.8	149 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	137 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	20 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (16°C)	4.2 in
February	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
July	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in
September	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in

Moss Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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