Geography of Murray River
Geography of Murray River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Murray River
Adelaide is 204 mi to the west, Victoria is 221 mi to the south, Melbourne Airport is 299 mi to the south-east and Fitzroy is 311 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 34°0′0″S 142°0′0″E (-34, 142)
Quick facts about Murray River
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 34°0′0″S 142°0′0″E (-34, 142) |
| Length | 1.558 mi |
| Known for | Australia's longest river |
| Local time | 3:27 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | January, February, April, September, October, November and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
Murray River is a river in New South Wales. Murray River is a river known as Australia's longest river.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Murray River with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 47°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Murray River is January, February, April, September, October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 299 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 3.2°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Murray River today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Murray River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94° | 68° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 92° | 67° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 86° | 64° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 53° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 67° | 48° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 44° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 59° | 42° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 44° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 49° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 83° | 59° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 89° | 63° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Murray River?
Murray River is a river in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -34, 142. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Murray River right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 53% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Murray River?
January, February, April, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Murray River, which has a semi-arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Murray River in?
Murray River observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 3:27 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Murray River?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 299 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
