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Weather & Climate in Griffith, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Griffith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.2885°N, 146.0509°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Oct 11, 1992 | 25 km NW of Temora, Australia | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1999 | 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.7 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia | M2.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2002 | 2 km W of West Wyalong, Australia | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 47 km W of Temora, Australia | M2.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in |
Griffith has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.2").