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George Town, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
4,257 Population 12/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,325 median income, 13.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent
George Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area345.9 sq mi (895.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-41.1056°N, 146.8261°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 132 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 67 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 87 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
July 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in

George Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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