Picton, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,737 Population 4/sq mi density

528 ft Elevation 161 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$31,738 median income, 3.4% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$211,200 home value, $1,056/mo rent

Picton 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	528 ft (161 m)
Area	1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.1700°N, 150.6117°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

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	147 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	22 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	3 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	19 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	38 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	149 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	32 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	139 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	79 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	38 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	21 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	149 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	128 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
February	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
March	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
December	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in

Picton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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