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Compton, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
680 Population 64/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,859 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent
Compton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8151°N, 140.6755°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 19, 2006.

Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 50 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 49 km
Apr 19, 2006 50 km SW of Millicent, Australia M2.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in

Compton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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