Waratah, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,679 Population 18/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$26,533 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

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

Waratah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.9067°N, 151.7265°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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	47 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	67 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	110 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	112 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	114 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	106 km
Apr 19, 2017	62 km ESE of Forster, Australia	M3.9	150 km
Mar 1, 2025	12 km N of Denman, Australia	M3.3	121 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	59 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	61 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	97 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	102 km
May 15, 2004	23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia	M2.8	70 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	100 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
February	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
March	71°F (22°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	4.7 in
July	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
November	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in

Waratah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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