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Southern Cross, Australia

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3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
703 Population 3/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,863 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent
Southern Cross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-31.2268°N, 119.3238°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 27, 2025.

Mar 27, 1997 37 km W of Merredin, Australia M4.6 139 km
Jan 3, 2017 98 km N of Merredin, Australia M4.5 108 km
Aug 31, 1997 40 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 141 km
Oct 2, 2024 50 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 142 km
Jul 27, 2025 32 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 124 km
Sep 3, 1997 34 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.0 131 km
Dec 3, 1996 165 km ESE of Merredin, Australia M3.8 98 km
Jan 27, 2005 91 km E of Merredin, Australia M3.5 23 km
Aug 31, 1997 29 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M3.2 127 km
Jun 12, 1998 25 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M3.1 123 km
Jun 5, 2000 107 km NNE of Merredin, Australia M2.9 99 km
May 21, 2001 147 km ESE of Merredin, Australia M2.9 89 km
Jan 3, 2001 70 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.8 121 km
Jul 13, 2000 115 km NNE of Merredin, Australia M2.8 98 km
Apr 15, 2003 52 km NE of Merredin, Australia M2.7 59 km
Dec 18, 2001 10 km NE of Merredin, Australia M2.6 95 km
Mar 9, 2001 42 km SSE of Merredin, Australia M2.6 115 km
Mar 17, 2006 79 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 114 km
Oct 17, 2002 103 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 119 km
Jun 24, 2000 113 km N of Merredin, Australia M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Southern Cross has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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