Houghton, Australia

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

511 Population 48/sq mi density

1,165 ft Elevation 355 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$30,183 median income, 2.9% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$210,200 home value, $1,051/mo rent

Houghton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,165 ft (355 m)
Area	10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density	48/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.8287°N, 138.7615°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

May 3, 1997	32 km WNW of Burra, Australia	M4.8	145 km
Mar 5, 1997	5 km ESE of Burra, Australia	M4.8	129 km
May 14, 2020	15 km WSW of Burra, Australia	M4.4	126 km
Aug 17, 1991	21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia	M4.1	76 km
Mar 5, 2022	3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia	M4.0	30 km
Feb 1, 2017	9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia	M3.9	47 km
Jan 22, 1999	36 km SSE of Burra, Australia	M3.8	99 km
Apr 16, 2010	2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia	M3.8	36 km
May 9, 2001	28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia	M3.5	119 km
May 23, 2004	17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia	M3.3	63 km
Oct 18, 2011	3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia	M3.3	24 km
Mar 11, 2000	16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia	M3.0	91 km
Mar 29, 2022	3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia	M3.0	41 km
May 2, 2003	26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia	M2.9	128 km
Jul 8, 2007	26 km SW of Normanville, Australia	M2.8	105 km
Aug 3, 2007	23 km SSE of Burra, Australia	M2.7	111 km
Aug 2, 2004	29 km N of Clare, Australia	M2.7	141 km
Sep 22, 2003	11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia	M2.7	87 km
Aug 2, 2004	30 km N of Clare, Australia	M2.6	142 km
Jun 12, 2007	26 km E of Angaston, Australia	M2.5	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1902	KANGAROO ISLAND	Earthquake	—	—	72 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
February	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
March	67°F (19°C)	1.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in
June	51°F (10°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
October	58°F (15°C)	2.6 in
November	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
December	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in

Houghton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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