About the Far West of New South Wales
The Far West Region covers 147,142 square km (56,810 square miles,) more then 18% of the area of NSW. We have a population of 23,000-21,00 reside in Broken Hill.
The region binds Broken Hill City Council and the Central; Darling Shire and encompasses most of the unincorporated areas of NSW
Climate & Environment
Broken Hill is 315 metres (1,033 feet) above sea level. The climate is arid and usually dry but not always hot. Daily temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in June and July to 32°C (90°F) in January and February. February is traditionally the hottest month.
Temperatures have been known to exceed 46°C (115°F) during the exceptionally hot summers. However as a rule temperatures reach 38°C (100°F) on only eight to ten days a year. Night time temperatures can fall below zero (freezing) during the winter.
Our average yearly rainfall is 25cm (10 inches) spread over an average of 48 days every year.
Statistics |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
Years |
Temperature |
| Mean maximum temperature (°C) |
32.2 |
31.7 |
28.7 |
23.6 |
19.2 |
15.7 |
15.3 |
17.3 |
21.0 |
24.3 |
27.8 |
31.0 |
24.0 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean minimum temperature (°C) |
18.6 |
18.6 |
15.9 |
12.3 |
9.4 |
6.7 |
6.1 |
6.9 |
9.4 |
12.0 |
14.6 |
17.3 |
12.3 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
Rainfall |
| Mean rainfall (mm) |
36.0 |
29.1 |
28.0 |
25.3 |
26.9 |
17.5 |
24.9 |
20.4 |
31.9 |
37.1 |
24.3 |
31.2 |
333.5 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Decile 5 (median) rainfall (mm) |
20.1 |
15.3 |
4.4 |
5.0 |
21.8 |
13.6 |
22.8 |
16.5 |
25.0 |
27.6 |
17.3 |
13.2 |
311.8 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean number of days of rain ≥ 1 mm |
3.3 |
3.2 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
3.3 |
3.3 |
4.5 |
3.6 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
4.1 |
3.1 |
41.7 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
Other daily elements |
| Mean number of clear days |
16.1 |
13.0 |
15.7 |
13.9 |
10.4 |
8.0 |
9.3 |
11.4 |
12.0 |
11.2 |
11.3 |
15.1 |
147.4 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean number of cloudy days |
6.5 |
5.4 |
4.5 |
6.4 |
9.8 |
10.6 |
9.6 |
7.9 |
6.8 |
7.5 |
7.7 |
6.8 |
89.5 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
9 am conditions |
| Mean 9am temperature (°C) |
21.7 |
21.4 |
19.0 |
15.7 |
12.0 |
8.7 |
8.2 |
9.8 |
13.3 |
16.5 |
18.2 |
21.0 |
15.5 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean 9am relative humidity (%) |
54 |
57 |
59 |
64 |
77 |
83 |
79 |
70 |
62 |
55 |
54 |
50 |
64 |
20 |
1971
200 |
| Mean 9am wind speed (km/h) |
15.2 |
13.0 |
12.8 |
10.9 |
9.4 |
9.6 |
10.3 |
12.0 |
13.8 |
15.7 |
15.5 |
15.5 |
12.8 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
3 pm conditions |
| Mean 3pm temperature (°C) |
30.3 |
30.0 |
27.4 |
22.7 |
18.4 |
14.9 |
14.5 |
16.3 |
19.9 |
23.0 |
26.3 |
29.2 |
22.7 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean 3pm relative humidity (%) |
33 |
35 |
35 |
41 |
51 |
56 |
52 |
44 |
39 |
34 |
31 |
30 |
40 |
20 |
1971
2000 |
| Mean 3pm wind speed (km/h) |
14.1 |
14.0 |
13.7 |
13.5 |
13.2 |
14.1 |
14.9 |
16.1 |
16.2 |
16.1 |
15.6 |
15.2 |
14.7 |
23 |
1971
2000 |
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Weather forecasts and tables showing further statistical data about the weather in the far west can be found on the bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au
Because much of the environment is ancient and brittle it is important to consider the environmental impact of filming in many locations. Vehicular movement across some sites can multiply the effect of erosion from the wind and result in damage that takes years to heal.
Visitors should also be aware that some sites are culturally significant to indigenous groups. In some cases, it may be necessary for producers to seek advice about the impact of filming, site regeneration and the indigenous significance of some locations. Advice and consultancy is available via the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and local indigenous elders, and or Dept of Environment and Conservation. FBH can refer the appropriate authorities.
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/commercial/NewStaffFilmingApprovalForm.htm
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