Gisborne, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,725 Population 12/sq mi density

1,381 ft Elevation 421 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$32,651 median income, 3.0% unemployment

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Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$238,200 home value, $1,191/mo rent

Gisborne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,381 ft (421 m)
Area	707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.4886°N, 144.5942°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	125 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	150 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	148 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	150 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	23 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	148 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	109 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	81 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	115 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	101 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	128 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	70 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	78 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	90 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	70 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	105 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	66 km
Aug 21, 2007	20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia	M3.0	141 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	126 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	187 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
February	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Driest
March	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.1 in
June	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
July	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in
August	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
September	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
December	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in

Gisborne has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in August to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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