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Weather & Climate in Buxton, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,325 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.2602°N, 150.5329°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 14, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia | M3.9 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 2 km SE of Picton, Australia | M3.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2025 | 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia | M3.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia | M3.5 | 45 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia | M3.2 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia | M3.1 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia | M3.1 | 44 km | 20 km |
| Jun 18, 2006 | 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia | M3.0 | 24 km | 12 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia | M2.6 | 20 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in |
Buxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").