Colac, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,500 Population 7/sq mi density

456 ft Elevation 139 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$22,342 median income, 3.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

Colac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Area	1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.3390°N, 143.5849°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

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	141 km
Jun 1, 2011	45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia	M3.8	139 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	21 km
Jun 30, 2005	59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia	M3.5	130 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	145 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	82 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	146 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	100 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	114 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
February	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.3 in
June	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
July	48°F (9°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
December	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in

Colac has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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