Howlong, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,695 Population 1/sq mi density

486 ft Elevation 148 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,747 median income, 3.9% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

Howlong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Area	2,287.0 sq mi (5,923.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.9820°N, 146.6325°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	102 km
Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	145 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	126 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	25 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	57 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	93 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	24 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	91 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	112 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	148 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	102 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	129 km
Jun 10, 2007	12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia	M2.6	75 km
Oct 23, 2002	11 km SW of Batlow, Australia	M2.6	135 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
March	69°F (20°C)	1.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
July	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
December	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in

Howlong has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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