Murrurundi, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Murrurundi is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 945. Elevation: 1,539 ft (469 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

945 Population
1,539 ft Elevation 469 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Murrurundi

Murrurundi

Murrurundi is a rural town located in the Upper Hunter Shire, in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population945

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population945
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Coordinates-31.7642°, 150.8358°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (887 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murrurundi

Murrurundi is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 945. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet (469 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Murrurundi

Murrurundi has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.7°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 848 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.3° 89.0
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.2° 78.2
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27° 59.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 7.7° / 23.4° 36.8
May 12°C / 54°F 4.7° / 19.3° 48.3
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 3.2° / 16° 65.9
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F 1.9° / 15.2° 65.8
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F 2° / 17.4° 55.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 20.7° 63.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 7.8° / 24.1° 69.3
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 11.3° / 26.5° 102.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 13.5° / 28.5° 114.9
Murrurundi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Coordinates31.7642°S, 150.8358°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 138 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 106 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 67 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 63 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 64 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 120 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 119 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 66 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 59 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 120 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 65 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 123 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 72 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in

Murrurundi has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Murrurundi

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blandford Public School - - - -
Murrurundi Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murrurundi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Murrurundi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bobs Shed
Fox's Store
Murrurundi Museum
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village

Libraries in Murrurundi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murrurundi Library0.0

Hotels in Murrurundi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durham Hotel

Restaurants in Murrurundi

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haydon Hall

Cafes in Murrurundi

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fox's Store
Life of Pie
Pie Face
Take A Break

Train Stations in Murrurundi

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murrurundi Station
Willow Tree Station

Gas Stations in Murrurundi

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Roadhouse
Locals Servo
United 24

Golf Courses in Murrurundi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murrurundi Golf Club

Airports Near Murrurundi

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Blackville Airport-Small Airport
Denman Farm Strip-Small Airport
Goonoo Goonoo Airport-Small Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES Only-Small Airport
Heathcote Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Strowan-Small Airport
the airstrip-Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murrurundi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Murrurundi LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murrurundi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Josephs
St Paul's
Uniting Church Murrurundi

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Murrurundi

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

Name Description
High Valley Fall

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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Murrurundi has a population of 945 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Murrurundi?

Murrurundi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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