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Weather & Climate in West Kempsey, Australia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

West 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 36 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,773.6 sq mi (4,593.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0576°N, 152.8279°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

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 M3.9 143 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

West 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").

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