Phillip Island, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0

A Great

7,071 Population 11/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$186,400 home value, $932/mo rent

Phillip Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	673.6 sq mi (1,744.6 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.4835°N, 145.2310°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	87 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	87 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	141 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	84 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	53 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	149 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	54 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	108 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	65 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	52 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	67 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	102 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	110 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	51 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	69 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	137 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	71 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	71 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	120 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
February	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
June	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
July	53°F (11°C)	3.2 in
August	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
September	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in

Phillip Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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