Chewton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,309 Population 169/sq mi density

1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

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Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$23,221 median income, 4.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Chewton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,050 ft (320 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density	169/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.0814°N, 144.2568°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	73 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	131 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	133 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	47 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	41 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	90 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	116 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	132 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	36 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	117 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	93 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	123 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	26 km
Jul 13, 2006	3 km N of Gembrook, Australia	M2.6	148 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	138 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (173 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	173 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
March	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	56°F (14°C)	2.0 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
July	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
August	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
December	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in

Chewton has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.4").

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