Dover, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Dover is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 923. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

923 Population 2/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population923
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population923
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-43.3142°, 147.0149°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dover

Dover is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 923. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Dover

Dover has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (15.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 10.5° / 21.2° 47.7
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 10.2° / 20.7° 50.9
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 56.9
Apr 12°C / 54°F 7.1° / 16.9° 60.0
May 10.2°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.6° 65.4
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.8° 71.9
Jul 8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12.3° 86.1
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 103.0
Sep 10°C / 50°F 5.1° / 14.9° 83.1
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.6° 75.2
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.1° 68.1
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.5° 64.7
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates43.3142°S, 147.0149°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 125 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
July 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Dover

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dover District School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dover

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Dover

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bruny Island History Room
Cygnet Living History Museum
Dover Museum and Art Gallery
Schoolmasters House
The Wooden Boat Centre

Libraries in Dover

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cygnet Library0.0
Geeveston Library0.0

Hotels in Dover

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bruny

Restaurants in Dover

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Post Office

Cafes in Dover

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botom shop Larder and Deli
Dover top shop
Wild Bird Tasmania

Monuments in Dover

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

George III Monument

Gas Stations in Dover

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Dover
Southport General Store

Banks in Dover

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Shopping Malls in Dover

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Southgate Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Dover

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dover Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Dover

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Mawson 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dover

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dover

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dover Cummunty Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Waterfalls Near Dover

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Dover.

Name Description
Adamsons Falls
Creekton Falls

Shipwrecks Near Dover

1 documented shipwrecks found near Dover.

Name Year Description
George III - A convict ship that sank in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dover

What is the population of Dover?

Dover has a population of 923 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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