Nicholson, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,045 Population 0/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,545 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Nicholson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.8167°N, 147.7333°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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	145 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	146 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	147 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	132 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	135 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	129 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	124 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	146 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	102 km
Jun 18, 2006	18 km ENE of Yarram, Australia	M3.2	106 km
Jul 7, 2003	28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia	M3.2	47 km
Apr 22, 2003	16 km NNE of Foster, Australia	M3.1	149 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	131 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	116 km
Aug 21, 2007	20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia	M3.0	142 km
Apr 24, 2003	15 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.0	148 km
Jan 3, 2007	17 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.0	147 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	124 km
Jan 8, 2010	39 km N of Briagolong, Australia	M2.8	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
August	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
November	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in

Nicholson has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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