Parkes, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

9,832 Population 4/sq mi density

1,099 ft Elevation 335 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$24,708 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. 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 Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,099 ft (335 m)
Area	2,288.5 sq mi (5,927.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.1372°N, 148.1759°W
Timezone	Australia/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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