Highton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

18,388 Population 73/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,048 median income, 3.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Highton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density	73/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.1706°N, 144.3114°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	137 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	136 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	135 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	150 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	84 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	133 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	99 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	53 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	127 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	148 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	140 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	80 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	16 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	83 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	34 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	104 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	102 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	96 km
Jul 13, 2006	3 km N of Gembrook, Australia	M2.6	112 km
May 28, 2007	8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia	M2.5	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (165 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	165 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
August	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
December	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in

Highton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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