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Weather & Climate in Macarthur, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macarthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (643 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.4089°N, 149.1270°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia | M3.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia | M3.3 | 146 km | 1 km |
| May 18, 2001 | 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia | M3.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia | M3.1 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia | M3.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 14 km SSE of Young, Australia | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia | M3.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2002 | 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia | M2.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia | M2.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Macarthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.9").