Charlton, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,017 Population 13/sq mi density

443 ft Elevation 135 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$18,421 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Charlton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Area	79.8 sq mi (206.6 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.2644°N, 143.3490°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 1.77"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on May 26, 2010.

Oct 27, 2001	12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia	M4.2	110 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	75 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	132 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	117 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	88 km
Mar 10, 2003	Victoria, Australia	M3.1	140 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	130 km
Apr 19, 2002	45 km N of Charlton, Australia	M2.9	45 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in
February	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
March	67°F (20°C)	0.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in
July	47°F (9°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
December	69°F (20°C)	1.0 in

Charlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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