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Weather & Climate in Crackenback, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crackenback experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Area | 5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.4429°N, 148.5001°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 17, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia | M3.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia | M3.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia | M3.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 47 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 27 km | 2 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia | M2.9 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia | M2.8 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia | M2.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M2.7 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia | M2.7 | 26 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Crackenback has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").