Casterton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Casterton is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,673. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,673 Population
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population1,673

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,673
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates-37.5849°, 141.4030°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Casterton

Casterton is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,673. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Casterton

Casterton has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.2° 39.1
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.3° / 28° 21.1
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 10.5° / 24.9° 33.9
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.3° 44.6
May 12°C / 54°F 7.1° / 16.9° 57.4
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.2° 73.0
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.6° 83.6
Aug 10°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.7° 82.2
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.2° 72.9
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.1° / 19.1° 53.2
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 8.6° / 22.1° 42.1
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 10.1° / 24.4° 35.3
Casterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates37.5849°S, 141.4030°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 91 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 98 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 100 km
Apr 19, 2006 50 km SW of Millicent, Australia M2.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
February 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in

Casterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Casterton

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Casterton Secondary College - - - -
Casterton Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Casterton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albion Hotel

Monuments in Casterton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bruk Bruk Estate Soldiers Settlement Memorial
Carapook Soldiers Settlement Memorial

Gas Stations in Casterton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1171472412
AU #3790958315
Pullens & Co

Golf Courses in Casterton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casterton Golf Course
Merino Golf Club

Airports Near Casterton

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Mount Gambier AirportMGBMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Caroline Airstrip-Small Airport
Casterton Airport-Small Airport
Coleraine Airport-Small Airport
Coonawarra Airport-Small Airport
Edenhope Airport-Small Airport
Naracoorte AirportNACSmall Airport
Strathdownie Airport-Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Casterton

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Casterton.

Name Year Description
Henty (nsw)(australia) 2012 Henty NSW Triangle 30 minute multi coloured flashing lights.
Casterton (victoria) (australia) 1992 Driving I saw something in the sky&#44 I looked up abit&#44 then it sort of flashed away&#44 and was gone.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Casterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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