Newcastle, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

508,437 Population 5,030/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$42,284 median income, 4.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$276,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent

Newcastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	66.6°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	101.1 sq mi (261.8 km²)
Population Density	5,030/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.9295°N, 151.7801°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

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	52 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	73 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	115 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	117 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	120 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	111 km
Apr 19, 2017	62 km ESE of Forster, Australia	M3.9	147 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	127 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	56 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	58 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	102 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	107 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	71 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	106 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
February	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
March	71°F (22°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
July	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
August	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
November	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in

Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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