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Muswellbrook, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,000 Population 9/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,654 median income, 6.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent
Muswellbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area1,772.9 sq mi (4,591.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2612°N, 150.8901°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 84 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 51 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 17 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 15 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 18 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 13 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 21 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 134 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 66 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 10 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 102 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 18 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Muswellbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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