Penshurst, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

624 Population 0/sq mi density

778 ft Elevation 237 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$18,590 median income, 6.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

Penshurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	778 ft (237 m)
Area	2,594.8 sq mi (6,720.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.8753°N, 142.2907°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

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	44 km
Jan 5, 2002	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	147 km
Feb 6, 1999	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	150 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	129 km
Jun 30, 2005	59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia	M3.5	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (22 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
February	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
July	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
September	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
December	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in

Penshurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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