Lachlan, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Lachlan is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 953. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

953 Population
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population953

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population953
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates-42.8333°, 147.0500°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Lachlan

Lachlan is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 953. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Lachlan

Lachlan has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 704 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.7° 45.4
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.7° 52.7
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.6° 46.1
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.6° 53.7
May 9.8°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.2° 42.5
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.6° 60.6
Jul 7.3°C / 45°F 2.2° / 12.4° 56.5
Aug 8.3°C / 47°F 3.1° / 13.5° 89.9
Sep 9.7°C / 49°F 4.2° / 15.2° 77.9
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 63.2
Nov 13°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.8° 59.8
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.9° 55.7
Lachlan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates42.8333°S, 147.0500°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 73 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 119 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
August 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in

Lachlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Lachlan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Lachlan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Matron's Quarters
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Lachlan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Huonville Library0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0

Breweries in Lachlan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Plenty Cider
Two Metre Tall Farmhouse Ale & Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Lachlan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lachlan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Mawson 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lachlan

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lachlan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Lachlan

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Lachlan.

Name Description
Billy Brown's Falls Height: 50
V C Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Lachlan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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