Mount Beauty, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

808 Population 16/sq mi density

1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$21,497 median income, 1.0% unemployment

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Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

Mount Beauty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,152 ft (351 m)
Area	51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.7363°N, 147.1753°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	125 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	110 km
Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	73 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	108 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	143 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	36 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	96 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	103 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	93 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	92 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	109 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	126 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	15 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	78 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	10 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	121 km
Jan 8, 2010	39 km N of Briagolong, Australia	M2.8	85 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	141 km
Jul 30, 2002	11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M2.7	125 km
Jul 3, 2003	5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia	M2.7	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
February	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.6 in
May	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
June	40°F (4°C)	5.3 in
July	44°F (7°C)	5.4 in
August	38°F (4°C)	5.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	42°F (6°C)	5.5 in
October	47°F (9°C)	5.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
December	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in

Mount Beauty has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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