Barwon Heads, Australia

Full City Profile

17,714 Population 28/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Barwon Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.2745°S, 144.4885°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 149 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 146 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 119 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 119 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 132 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 118 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 135 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 116 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 90 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 69 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 114 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 138 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 123 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 67 km
Sep 24, 2002 9 km E of Leongatha, Australia M3.1 139 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 18 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 69 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Barwon Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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