Parkes Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Parkes Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


44°C
Highest Temp
26 Jan. 26

1°C
Lowest Temp
24 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJanuary36.82°C

Coldest MonthAugust5.16°C

Wettest MonthMay4.69mm

Windiest MonthJanuary27.75km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Parkes historically?

January is historically Parkes's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 33°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 44°C on 2026-01-26.

2. What is the coldest month in Parkes historically?

July is Parkes's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 5°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2017-08-28.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Parkes over the past 17 years?

Parkes's average annual rainfall is approximately 660.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Parkes experience on average per year?

Parkes historically records approximately 125.5 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 11.1 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Parkes?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Parkes is 44°C on 2026-01-26.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Parkes?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Parkes is -2°C on 2017-08-28.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Parkes historically?

Parkes experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 45 kph was recorded on 2025-11-26.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Parkes during a year?

Usually, Parkes's humidity peaks in June at around 79.1% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 44.3%.