Young, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,160 Population 3/sq mi density

1,437 ft Elevation 438 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$22,173 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Young enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,437 ft (438 m)
Area	3,581.1 sq mi (9,275.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.3135°N, 148.3011°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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	106 km
Oct 11, 1992	25 km NW of Temora, Australia	M4.1	90 km
Oct 16, 1998	18 km WSW of Temora, Australia	M4.0	90 km
Mar 14, 1999	22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.9	129 km
Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	95 km
Aug 22, 2002	9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.9	52 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	39 km
Nov 23, 2001	9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia	M3.8	51 km
Aug 21, 1994	16 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.8	103 km
Jan 18, 2005	8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.7	115 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	106 km
Aug 19, 1994	21 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.5	107 km
Aug 19, 1994	23 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	101 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	97 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	50 km
Aug 19, 1994	29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia	M3.4	77 km
Aug 21, 1994	25 km E of Forbes, Australia	M3.4	107 km
Jul 11, 2003	15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia	M3.3	52 km
Sep 18, 1994	15 km N of Grenfell, Australia	M3.2	64 km
Mar 13, 2001	8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.2	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
February	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
March	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
July	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
November	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
December	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in

Young has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (1.5").

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