Paynesville, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Paynesville is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,505. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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

3,505 Population
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population3,505

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,505
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-37.9189°, 147.7194°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paynesville

Paynesville is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,505. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Paynesville

Paynesville has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.3° 52.3
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.8° 51.1
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24° 45.6
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 20.9° 51.2
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.8° 33.9
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.1° 63.3
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 46.3
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 4.5° / 16° 34.9
Sep 11.9°C / 53°F 5.8° / 18° 47.2
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.2° 59.6
Nov 16°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.1° 69.8
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 11.5° / 23.9° 63.3
Paynesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates37.9189°S, 147.7194°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M5.2 140 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 141 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 142 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 135 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 133 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 131 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 123 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 111 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 140 km
Feb 18, 2007 11 km NE of Foster, Australia M3.2 145 km
Jun 18, 2006 18 km ENE of Yarram, Australia M3.2 98 km
Jul 7, 2003 28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia M3.2 41 km
Apr 22, 2003 16 km NNE of Foster, Australia M3.1 142 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 141 km
Apr 24, 2003 15 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia M3.0 142 km
Jan 3, 2007 17 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia M3.0 140 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 126 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 143 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 134 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Paynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Paynesville

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paynesville Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paynesville

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Double J - UNKNOWN

Museums in Paynesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bairnsdale Museum
Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place
Paynesville Maritime Museum

Libraries in Paynesville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bairnsdale Library0.0
Paynesville Library0.0

Restaurants in Paynesville

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ginny's Place
Pier 70
Seaview Kitchen
Tham Dynasty
Three double8zero

Cafes in Paynesville

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ferry Cafe
Ginny's Place
JJ's Cafe & Waffles
Paynesville Arts Cafe

Monuments in Paynesville

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raymond Island Primary School (1902-1912, 1914-1934)

Clinics in Paynesville

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paynesville Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Paynesville

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron

Banks in Paynesville

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Breweries in Paynesville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bullant Brewery

Airports Near Paynesville

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
RAAF Base East Sale-Medium Airport
Clydebank private Airstrip-Small Airport
Fraser Island (Gippsland reserve) airstrip-Small Airport
Gleneagles Park Station-Small Airport
Great Lakes Vi Airport-Small Airport
Kelly head airstrip-Small Airport
Lakes Entrance Airport-Small Airport
Lakes Entrance Airport-Small Airport
Stratford-Small Airport

Post Offices in Paynesville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Paynesville Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paynesville

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Patrick's
St Peter's By The Lake Anglican 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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What is the weather like in Paynesville?

Paynesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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