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Weather & Climate in Wilcannia, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilcannia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.5588°N, 143.3769°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 4, 2025 | 73 km NE of Broken Hill, Australia | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 165 km WSW of Cobar, Australia | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 104 km WNW of Cobar, Australia | M3.0 | 137 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in |
Wilcannia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.8").