Kyneton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,904 Population 183/sq mi density

1,686 ft Elevation 514 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,316 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

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

Kyneton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,686 ft (514 m)
Area	37.8 sq mi (97.9 km²)
Population Density	183/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.2444°N, 144.4515°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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	138 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	48 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	123 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	108 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	140 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	72 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	102 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	45 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	107 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	60 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	97 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	135 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	94 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	103 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	98 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	139 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	128 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	13 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	136 km
Jul 13, 2006	3 km N of Gembrook, Australia	M2.6	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	182 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
February	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
June	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
July	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
August	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
December	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in

Kyneton has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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