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Margate, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,849 Population 7/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,986 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent
Margate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-43.0281°N, 147.2626°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 90 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in

Margate has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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