Newstead, Australia

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656 Population 36/sq mi density

738 ft Elevation 225 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Newstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation	738 ft (225 m)
Area	18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density	36/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1060°S, 144.0647°E
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	84 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	123 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	144 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	43 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	57 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	100 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	118 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	141 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	34 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	120 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	105 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	135 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	32 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	157 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (21°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
February	69°F (20°C)	1.4 in
March	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in	Driest
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
June	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
July	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
August	47°F (9°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
November	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in

Newstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.2").

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