Merrigum, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Merrigum is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 454. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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

454 Population
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population454

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population454
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates-36.3724°, 145.1322°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Merrigum

Merrigum is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 454. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Merrigum

Merrigum has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 438 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.7° / 30.3° 37.9
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.5° 27.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.5° 19.3
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 8.6° / 22.1° 32.6
May 11.4°C / 53°F 5.4° / 17.4° 41.9
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 4.1° / 14.2° 39.5
Jul 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.3° 46.8
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14.6° 41.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 5.3° / 17.6° 39.7
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.8° 39.3
Nov 18°C / 64°F 10.7° / 25.3° 39.2
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 12.7° / 27.9° 32.1
Merrigum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates36.3724°S, 145.1322°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M4.7 136 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 133 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 112 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 71 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 44 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 91 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 99 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 107 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 78 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 30 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 126 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 127 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 86 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
August 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Merrigum has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Merrigum

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Merrigum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rushworth Museum
Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum
Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum

Libraries in Merrigum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kyabram Library And Community Hub0.0
Mooroopna Library0.0
Rushworth Library0.0
Tatura Library0.0

Gas Stations in Merrigum

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrigum Fire Station

Golf Courses in Merrigum

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Merrigum Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Merrigum

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Airports Near Merrigum

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Berrigan Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome-Small Airport
Finley AirportFLYSmall Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mangalore Airport-Small Airport
Merton Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport-Small Airport
Tocumwal AirportTCWSmall Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Violet Town Airfield-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Merrigum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Merrigum LPO

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Merrigum

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

Name Year Description
Cooma (australia) 2004 Oval UFO&#39s Down Under

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

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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Merrigum has a population of 454 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Merrigum?

Merrigum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

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