Nelson Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

6,096 Population 13/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,288 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Nelson Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.7204°N, 152.1440°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"

Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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	90 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	102 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	136 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	138 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	141 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	132 km
Apr 19, 2017	62 km ESE of Forster, Australia	M3.9	106 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	147 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	15 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	86 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	136 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	127 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	48 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	128 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (21°C)	4.2 in
February	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	5.6 in
April	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	5.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
July	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
August	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Driest
October	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in

Nelson Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (2.8").

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