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Weather & Climate in Bright, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.7300°N, 146.9598°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 25, 1996 | 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1990 | 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia | M3.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia | M3.0 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia | M3.0 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia | M2.9 | 17 km | 6 km |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia | M2.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia | M2.8 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in |
Bright has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.1").