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Weather & Climate in Lightning Ridge, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lightning Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 7,697.2 sq mi (19,935.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4274°N, 147.9787°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jun 9, 2008 | 22 km S of Brewarrina, Australia | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 67 km SE of St George, Australia | M3.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2001 | 86 km SSE of St George, Australia | M2.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | 66 km S of St George, Australia | M2.8 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 2002 | 67 km WNW of Lightning Ridge, Australia | M2.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.6 in |
Lightning Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.9").