Melton, Australia

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

7,999 Population 2/sq mi density

453 ft Elevation 138 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$18,218 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Melton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	453 ft (138 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.6834°N, 144.5854°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	130 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	139 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	136 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	136 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	144 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	27 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	134 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	95 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	73 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	107 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	120 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	150 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	91 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	139 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	88 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	49 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	64 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	108 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	44 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	184 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
February	69°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
March	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.4 in
July	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Melton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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