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Nippering
Western Australia
Nippering is located in Western Australia
Nippering
Nippering
Location in Western Australia
Established 1872
Postcode(s) 6350
Location
  • 270 km (168 mi) from Perth
  • 45 km (28 mi) from Wagin
LGA(s) Shire of Dumbleyung
State electorate(s) Roe
Federal Division(s) O'Connor

Nippering is a small community located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Dumbleyung. People in Nippering live on farms spread out across the area. They work hard managing farm animals and growing different kinds of crops like wheat. In 2021, a count showed that only 21 people lived in Nippering.

Understanding Nippering's Weather

Nippering has a special kind of weather, typical for the Wheatbelt. It gets most of its rain in the cooler months. This helps the farmers grow their crops.

Rainfall Throughout the Year

The amount of rain Nippering gets changes a lot during the year. Here's a quick look at the average rainfall each month:

  • January: 11.9 mm
  • February: 17.5 mm
  • March: 18.0 mm
  • April: 27.1 mm
  • May: 47.0 mm
  • June: 60.3 mm
  • July: 59.3 mm
  • August: 49.7 mm
  • September: 36.3 mm
  • October: 25.9 mm
  • November: 18.4 mm
  • December: 13.5 mm

The total rainfall for the year is about 384.9 mm. This information comes from the Bureau of Meteorology and has been collected for over 100 years!

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