Queanbeyan West, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

3,105 Population 12/sq mi density

1,942 ft Elevation 592 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$37,180 median income, 3.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Queanbeyan West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,942 ft (592 m)
Area	259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.3550°N, 149.2041°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	145 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	133 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	56 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	62 km
Apr 1, 1990	35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia	M3.4	129 km
Jul 11, 2003	15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia	M3.3	148 km
Nov 9, 2002	13 km NE of Berridale, Australia	M3.2	105 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	121 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	135 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	118 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	61 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	128 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	42 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	119 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	66 km
Feb 27, 2002	10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.0	119 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	83 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	95 km
Jun 20, 2002	10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia	M2.9	122 km
Jan 2, 2005	35 km W of Duffy, Australia	M2.9	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
February	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.0 in
June	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
August	44°F (6°C)	2.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
December	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in

Queanbeyan West has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.8").

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