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Weather & Climate in Captains Flat, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Captains Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Area | 259.8 sq mi (672.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.5911°N, 149.4452°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia | M3.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia | M3.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia | M2.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M2.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia | M2.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia | M2.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia | M2.7 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2007 | 35 km W of Yass, Australia | M2.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in |
Captains Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").