The Rock, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,207 Population 1/sq mi density

712 ft Elevation 217 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$21,497 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

The Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	2,213.6 sq mi (5,733.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.2730°N, 147.1138°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	121 km
Oct 11, 1992	25 km NW of Temora, Australia	M4.1	110 km
Oct 16, 1998	18 km WSW of Temora, Australia	M4.0	90 km
Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	60 km
Mar 14, 1999	22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.9	146 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	135 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	73 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	145 km
Jul 11, 2003	15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia	M3.3	100 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	76 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	147 km
Jan 2, 2005	35 km W of Duffy, Australia	M2.9	140 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	107 km
Apr 1, 2001	23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia	M2.8	148 km
Sep 21, 2004	30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia	M2.8	149 km
Apr 8, 2002	31 km SE of Batlow, Australia	M2.8	127 km
May 28, 2003	11 km SSW of Young, Australia	M2.6	142 km
Apr 29, 2007	35 km W of Yass, Australia	M2.6	135 km
Aug 28, 2013	2 km SW of Young, Australia	M2.6	149 km
Oct 23, 2002	11 km SW of Batlow, Australia	M2.6	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	1.9 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
March	69°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
September	53°F (11°C)	2.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
December	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in

The Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (1.3").

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