Parkes, Australia

Full City Profile

9,832 Population
1,099 ft Elevation 335 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Parkes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Coordinates33.1372°S, 148.1759°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 85 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 145 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 79 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 131 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 28 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 80 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 121 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 73 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 25 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 122 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 113 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 62 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 31 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 26 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 145 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 69 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 126 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 146 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 34 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
March 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Parkes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (1.4").

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