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Weather & Climate in Broken Hill, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Broken Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.9652°N, 141.4512°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Broken_Hill |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 73 km NE of Broken Hill, Australia | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | New South Wales, Australia | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Broken Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and March the driest (0.6").