Launceston, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Launceston is a mid-size city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 80,943. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 80,943 |
| Population Density | 2,204 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.4388°, 147.1347° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.1 inches (714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Launceston
Launceston is a mid-size city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 80,943. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Launceston
Launceston has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4388°S, 147.1347°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in |
Launceston has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Launceston
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Maritime College | College | - | , |
| Australian Maritime College | University | - | , |
| Tasmanian Polytechnic, Alanvale Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Tasmania Newnham Campus | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Launceston
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston College | - | - | - | - |
| Launceston College | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School (Launceston) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Launceston
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS | christian, faith | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Launceston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Sotherton' | ||||
| City Park Radio Museum | ||||
| Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station) | ||||
| Launceston Tramway Museum | ||||
| National Automobile Museum | ||||
| Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Woolmers Historic Estate |
Libraries in Launceston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| libraries Tansania | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ravenswood Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Launceston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evandale Sunday Markets | |||||
| Evandale Sunday Markets | |||||
| Launceston Harvest Market |
Hotels in Launceston
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Launceston
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Launceston
30 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Launceston
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Launceston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Launceston
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Launceston
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Launceston
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Launceston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Launceston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Launceston
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Launceston
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Airport | DPO | Medium Airport |
| Launceston Airport | LST | Medium Airport |
| Avoca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boobyalla Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridport 2nd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Campbell Town Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cranbourn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Nest (Scottsdale) | - | Small Airport |
| Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport) | - | Small Airport |
| George Town Airport | GEE | Small Airport |
| Long Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longdown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle) | - | Small Airport |
| North Campbell Town Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Original Barnbougle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rostella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Head Military Area Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tomahawk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tunbridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valley Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Launceston
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Launceston D.C | |
| Morty's Newsagency - Wellington Street LPO | |
| Trevallyn Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Launceston
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Apostles | |
| City Baptist Church | |
| Milton Hall | |
| Pilgrim Uniting Church | |
| St Johns Church | |
| Synagogue |
Explore Near Launceston
UFO Sightings Near Launceston
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Launceston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston (australia) | 2009 | Slow moving , bright orange starlike object at high altitude. ((NUFORC Note: Not a sighting of the ISS. PD)) |
| Launceston (australia) | 2007 | Ufos seen from Australian suburb, two days running. |
| Launceston (tas, australia) | 2005 | strange thing in australia |
| Launceston (tas, australia) | 2004 | 3 blue ships |
| Launceston (tas, australia) | 2004 | to the east of tasmania, australia |
Quick Facts
Around Launceston
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Launceston
26 places within 15 km
- • Waverley Lake Beach
- • Waverley Lake Beach
- • Abels Hill
- • Big Boomer
- • Cocked Hat Hill
- • Deadmans Knob
- • Dido Hill
- + 8 more
- • Bird Hide
- • Cataract Lookout
- • Deadman's Hollow Lookout
- • Eagles Eyrie Lookout
- • Freelands Lookout
- + 6 more
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Launceston?
Launceston has a population of 80,943 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,204 people per square mile, spread across 36.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Launceston?
Launceston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.
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