Plumpton, Australia

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

4,320 Population 1/sq mi density

456 ft Elevation 139 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,221 median income, 12.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Plumpton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.6870°N, 144.6908°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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	149 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	121 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	145 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	131 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	145 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	129 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	135 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	129 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	143 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	150 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	149 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	21 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	127 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	102 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	64 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	144 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	149 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	98 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	125 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (193 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	193 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
February	69°F (21°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
July	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Plumpton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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