Broken Hill weather in January
In January, Broken Hill sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 21 mm of rain across 2.8 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Broken Hill's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Broken Hill's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 6:17 AM – 8:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Broken Hill is town in New South Wales, Australia.
- Density
- 103/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1883
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical January day in Broken Hill reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and about 1°C warmer than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 19 |
| 2 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 33 | 20 |
| 4 | 33 | 20 |
| 5 | 34 | 20 |
| 6 | 34 | 20 |
| 7 | 34 | 20 |
| 8 | 34 | 20 |
| 9 | 34 | 20 |
| 10 | 34 | 20 |
| 11 | 34 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 20 |
| 13 | 34 | 20 |
| 14 | 34 | 20 |
| 15 | 34 | 20 |
| 16 | 34 | 20 |
| 17 | 34 | 20 |
| 18 | 34 | 20 |
| 19 | 34 | 20 |
| 20 | 34 | 20 |
| 21 | 34 | 20 |
| 22 | 34 | 20 |
| 23 | 34 | 20 |
| 24 | 34 | 20 |
| 25 | 34 | 20 |
| 26 | 34 | 20 |
| 27 | 34 | 20 |
| 28 | 34 | 20 |
| 29 | 34 | 20 |
| 30 | 34 | 20 |
| 31 | 34 | 20 |
How January really feels in Broken Hill
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Broken Hill weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 20° | 21 | 2.8 | 13.9 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 33° / 19° | 27 | 2.6 | 13.2 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 16° | 14 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 24° / 12° | 11 | 1.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| May | 19° / 9° | 13 | 2.6 | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 16° / 6° | 15 | 3.1 | 10 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 16° / 6° | 13 | 2.8 | 10.1 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 18° / 7° | 14 | 2.9 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 22° / 9° | 21 | 3 | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 12° | 18 | 3.2 | 12.8 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 15° | 23 | 3.6 | 13.6 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 18° | 21 | 3.2 | 14.1 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 21%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 80 | 20 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Broken Hill gets around 21 mm of rain over 2.8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 9% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 11 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 83% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 89 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 88 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 87 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 86 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 86 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 86 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 83 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 84 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 84 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 82 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 13 | 82 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | 82 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 | 82 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 82 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 81 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 81 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 | 81 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | 81 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | 81 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 22 | 80 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 23 | 80 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 24 | 80 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 25 | 79 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 26 | 80 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 80 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 28 | 79 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 79 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 | 79 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 31 | 79 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 19 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 19 | light breeze |
| 3 | 19 | light breeze |
| 4 | 19 | light breeze |
| 5 | 19 | light breeze |
| 6 | 19 | light breeze |
| 7 | 19 | light breeze |
| 8 | 19 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 19 | light breeze |
| 27 | 19 | light breeze |
| 28 | 19 | light breeze |
| 29 | 19 | light breeze |
| 30 | 19 | light breeze |
| 31 | 19 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:06 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 8:09 PM to 8:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 6:06 | 8:09 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 6:06 | 8:09 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 6:07 | 8:10 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 6:08 | 8:10 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 6:08 | 8:10 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 6:09 | 8:10 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 6:10 | 8:10 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 6:11 | 8:10 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 6:11 | 8:10 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 6:12 | 8:10 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 6:13 | 8:10 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 6:14 | 8:10 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 6:15 | 8:10 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 6:15 | 8:10 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 6:16 | 8:10 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 6:17 | 8:10 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 6:18 | 8:10 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 6:19 | 8:09 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 6:20 | 8:09 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 6:21 | 8:09 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 6:21 | 8:09 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 6:22 | 8:08 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 6:23 | 8:08 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 6:24 | 8:08 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 6:25 | 8:07 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 6:26 | 8:07 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 6:27 | 8:07 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 6:28 | 8:06 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 6:29 | 8:06 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 6:30 | 8:05 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 6:30 | 8:05 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 8.17 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.72 kWh/m² to a high of 8.17 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 8.17 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.6 | Intense |
Is January a good time to visit Broken Hill?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Broken Hill. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Broken Hill in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Broken Hill sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Broken Hill in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Broken Hill peaks around December 23 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Broken Hill?
Broken Hill sits at 32.0°S, 141.5°E, 317 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Mildura, 256 km away.
Topography around Broken Hill
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Broken Hill.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Broken Hill has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 118 m around an average of 304 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 189 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 408 m.
The land around Broken Hill is covered by artificial surfaces (34%) and shrubs (27%) within 3 km, grassland (79%) within 16 km, and grassland (97%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Broken Hill (-31.9652°, 141.4512°, elevation 317 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).