Wellington, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

4,075 Population 1/sq mi density

997 ft Elevation 304 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$18,658 median income, 8.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

Wellington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	997 ft (304 m)
Area	2,913.5 sq mi (7,546.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.5559°N, 148.9451°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017	23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia	M4.2	109 km
Aug 21, 1994	16 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.8	117 km
Mar 18, 2008	32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia	M3.7	48 km
Aug 19, 1994	21 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.5	111 km
Sep 13, 1990	New South Wales, Australia	M3.5	26 km
Aug 19, 1994	23 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	114 km
Aug 21, 1994	25 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	108 km
Aug 19, 1994	22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia	M3.0	118 km
Mar 17, 2002	4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia	M2.9	142 km
Aug 10, 2002	1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia	M2.7	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in
March	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
June	49°F (10°C)	1.5 in	Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
November	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
December	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.5").

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