Orange, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

41,920 Population 381/sq mi density

2,848 ft Elevation 868 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$28,257 median income, 3.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

Orange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,848 ft (868 m)
Area	110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density	381/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.2840°N, 149.1002°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 8, 2024.

Apr 13, 2017	23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia	M4.2	31 km
Aug 22, 2002	9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.9	101 km
Aug 21, 1994	16 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.8	86 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	111 km
Nov 23, 2001	9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.8	101 km
Mar 18, 2008	32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia	M3.7	105 km
Sep 13, 1990	New South Wales, Australia	M3.5	99 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	140 km
Aug 19, 1994	21 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.5	81 km
Aug 19, 1994	23 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	79 km
Aug 21, 1994	25 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	77 km
Aug 19, 1994	29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia	M3.4	112 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	91 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	132 km
Sep 18, 1994	15 km N of Grenfell, Australia	M3.2	103 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	146 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	141 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	121 km
Aug 19, 1994	22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia	M3.0	82 km
Feb 27, 2002	10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.0	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
February	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
March	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Driest
April	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
June	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
July	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
August	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
September	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in

Orange has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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