Murtoa, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

851 Population 92/sq mi density

463 ft Elevation 141 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$20,990 median income, 2.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$100,200 home value, $501/mo rent

Murtoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	463 ft (141 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density	92/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.6201°N, 142.4668°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011	45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia	M3.8	97 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	134 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	144 km
Apr 19, 2002	45 km N of Charlton, Australia	M2.9	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (128 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	128 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
February	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
March	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in

Murtoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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