Beaufort, Australia

Full City Profile

1,166 Population 5/sq mi density
1,283 ft Elevation 391 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Beaufort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.4300°S, 143.3835°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 129 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 85 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 88 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 94 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 127 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 123 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 93 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 134 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 87 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in

Beaufort has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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