Rutherford, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

11,788 Population 20/sq mi density

125 ft Elevation 38 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$24,032 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Rutherford 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 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Area	602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.7167°N, 151.5333°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	39 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	45 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	83 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	85 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	88 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	79 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	94 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	68 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	86 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	80 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	75 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	61 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	74 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
February	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
March	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.1 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
July	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
August	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
November	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in
December	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in

Rutherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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