Hotham Heights, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,221 Population 43/sq mi density

5,581 ft Elevation 1,701 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$32,549 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$264,800 home value, $1,324/mo rent

Hotham Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Area	51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9930°N, 147.1523°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.79"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	110 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	90 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	130 km
Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	97 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	87 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	118 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	8 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	123 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	118 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	120 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	94 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	115 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	143 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	88 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	21 km
Aug 21, 2007	20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia	M3.0	135 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	20 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	108 km
Jan 8, 2010	39 km N of Briagolong, Australia	M2.8	57 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
February	62°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Driest
March	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	45°F (7°C)	4.5 in
June	40°F (4°C)	5.7 in
July	37°F (3°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
August	38°F (3°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
September	42°F (6°C)	5.4 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
December	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in

Hotham Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.4").

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