Penrith, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

13,343 Population 6/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,446 median income, 6.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

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

Penrith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Area	2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.7500°N, 150.7000°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	101 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	121 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	69 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	49 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	29 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	26 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	76 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	111 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	102 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	63 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	44 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	102 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	149 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
June	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
July	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	67°F (20°C)	3.2 in
December	72°F (22°C)	2.9 in

Penrith has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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