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The climate of Broken Hill

The current climate in Broken Hill features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Broken Hill, Australia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Broken Hill in recent years was 45°C in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in August 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Broken Hill receives 232 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Broken Hill?

The best time to visit Broken Hill for sunny weather is January through May and August through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Broken Hill. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Broken Hill

The climate table of Broken Hill shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 35 33 30 25 19 16 17 18 22 26 29 32
Temp. min (°C) 21 20 17 13 9 6 5 6 9 13 16 19
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Precipitation (mm) 27 6,5 17 21 13 21 6,7 15 22 25 31 26
UV Index 9 10 9 7 6 5 5 6 8 9 9 10

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Broken Hill, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Broken Hill

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Yearly Temperature in Broken Hill

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Broken Hill, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Broken Hill

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Broken Hill

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Broken Hill, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Broken Hill

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Average weather in Broken Hill by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Broken Hill. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.