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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4429°S, 148.5001°E |
| 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").