Morwell, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Morwell is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 14,389. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

14,389 Population
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population14,389

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population14,389
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-38.2348°, 146.3950°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morwell

Morwell is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 14,389. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Morwell

Morwell has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Morwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates38.2348°S, 146.3950°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 19 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 22 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 102 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 21 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 54 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 89 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 52 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 45 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 42 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 54 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 51 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 88 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 117 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 55 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 98 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 42 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 64 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 46 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 23 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Morwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Morwell

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kurnai College Morwell Campus - - - -
Morwell Park Primary School - - - -
Kurnai College FLO Campus - - - -
Morwell Central Primary School - - - -
St Vincent de Paul Primary School - - - -
Berry Street School Morwell Campus - - - -
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morwell

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Morwell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Morwell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Morwell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Hotels in Morwell

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn
Latrobe Valley Hotel Morwell

Restaurants in Morwell

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Punjab Court House Indian Restaurant
Silvers
Spring Poem Vietnamese Cuisine

Cinemas in Morwell

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Village 8

Monuments in Morwell

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Immigration Park

Clinics in Morwell

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #366653653
AU #366653654
AU #366653655

Train Stations in Morwell

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morwell

Bus Stations in Morwell

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morwell Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Morwell

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
EG Australia
Liberty
Shell
United
Westside Petroleum

Banks in Morwell

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Morwell

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mid Valley Shopping Centre
Mid Valley Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Morwell

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morwell Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Morwell

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Ski Resorts Near Morwell

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Morwell

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Stratford-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wilsons Promontory Airport (Yanakie Airport)-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Morwell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morwell Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morwell

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Morwell Presbyterian Church
St. Vincents Church

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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Morwell has a population of 14,389 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Morwell?

Morwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

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