Macarthur, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Macarthur is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 204. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

204 Population
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population204

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population204
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-38.0339°, 142.0018°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macarthur

Macarthur is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 204. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Macarthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates38.0339°S, 142.0018°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 71 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 118 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 121 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Macarthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Macarthur

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macarthur Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Macarthur

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Monuments in Macarthur

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spring Creek School Site

Golf Courses in Macarthur

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macarthur Golf Club

Airports Near Macarthur

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Casterton Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Coleraine Airport-Small Airport
Mount William Airport-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Macarthur

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Budj Bim Cultural LandscapeCultural2019

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Macarthur

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Macarthur.

Name Year Description
Dunmore (nsw&#44 australia) 1983 Mother Craft that released 3 Smaller Craft - Witness of the Craft leaving the atmosphere

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Macarthur

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2019
The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, located in the traditional Country of the Gunditjmara people in south-eastern Australia, consists of three serial components containing one of the world’s most extensive and oldest aquaculture systems. The Budj Bim lava flows p...

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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Macarthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

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