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Wilcannia, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
782 Population 12/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$17,711 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$87,400 home value, $437/mo rent
Wilcannia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-31.5588°N, 143.3769°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 4, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 73 km NE of Broken Hill, Australia M4.4 126 km
Aug 11, 1998 165 km WSW of Cobar, Australia M3.7 105 km
Jul 11, 2005 104 km WNW of Cobar, Australia M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Wilcannia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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