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Weather & Climate in The Rock, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 2,213.6 sq mi (5,733.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.2730°N, 147.1138°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 25 km NW of Temora, Australia | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia | M3.9 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 1999 | 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 135 km | 4 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia | M3.3 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 14 km SSE of Young, Australia | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia | M2.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Young, Australia | M2.6 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2007 | 35 km W of Yass, Australia | M2.6 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 2 km SW of Young, Australia | M2.6 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in |
The Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (1.3").