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Weather & Climate in Kempsey, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kempsey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,773.6 sq mi (4,593.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.0790°N, 152.8309°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 19, 2017 | 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Kempsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (1.3").