Penola, Australia

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

1,376 Population 1/sq mi density

203 ft Elevation 62 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$27,175 median income, 2.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$111,600 home value, $558/mo rent

Penola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Area	1,439.8 sq mi (3,729.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.3752°N, 140.8368°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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	141 km
Jan 5, 2002	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	99 km
Feb 6, 1999	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	100 km
Mar 11, 1998	19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia	M3.0	116 km
Apr 19, 2006	50 km SW of Millicent, Australia	M2.8	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	153 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
February	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
March	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
July	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
September	53°F (11°C)	3.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
December	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in

Penola has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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