Frankston, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

37,331 Population 8/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$25,113 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$192,600 home value, $963/mo rent

Frankston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.1446°N, 145.1229°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	96 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	100 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	116 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	92 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	71 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	130 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	69 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	84 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	99 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	69 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	89 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	133 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	139 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	71 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	67 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	124 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	37 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	90 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	57 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
February	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
August	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in

Frankston has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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