Little River, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,353 Population 5/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$25,350 median income, 4.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$240,600 home value, $1,203/mo rent

Little River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.9667°N, 144.5000°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	148 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	150 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	129 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	127 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	150 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	141 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	126 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	146 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	56 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	124 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	73 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	78 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	147 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	109 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	146 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	131 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	123 km
Sep 24, 2002	9 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M3.1	148 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	74 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	16 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (177 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	177 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	1.8 in
February	69°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
March	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
August	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Little River has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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