Gulgong Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Gulgong’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Australia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Gulgong experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in January to a moderate 15°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gulgong by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 46 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days.
Annual Temperatures in Australia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Gulgong Temperatures Compared World Wide
Gulgong’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Gulgong’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Gulgong climate page.
Current temperature in Gulgong
