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New South Wales, Australia

Rufus

Rufus is a locality in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of about 41 (2021). The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population41
Local time07:05
34.05° S, 141.33° EElevation 29 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code2648
The year in Rufusweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low24° / 12°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rufus at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

22 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 61 km

Weather in Rufus

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct21°13°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct18°11°
Tue27 Oct19°11°
Wed28 Oct21°11°
Thu29 Oct26°13°
Fri30 Oct23°17°14.1 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°12°
Mon2 Nov23°13°

When to go to Rufus

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score606879939478748692887573
High32°32°28°23°19°16°15°17°21°24°28°30°
Low19°19°16°12°9°7°6°7°9°12°15°17°
Rain (mm)161513122226252626242222
Wet days413324443562

What's on in Rufus

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rufus

All monuments

Nature around Rufus

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Rufus

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rufus

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 11 km

Fossils in Australia
Quaternary · 3

Towns and villages around Rufus

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

2648

Places near Rufus

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rufus?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rufus.
What is the hottest month in Rufus?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Rufus?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rufus?
November is the wettest month with about 22 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rufus?
The postal code of Rufus is 2648.