Portland, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,375 Population 4/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,855 median income, 5.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Portland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	2,536.1 sq mi (6,568.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.3462°N, 141.6026°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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	120 km
Jan 5, 2002	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	81 km
Feb 6, 1999	44 km S of Moorak, Australia	M3.6	83 km
Jun 30, 2005	59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia	M3.5	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (101 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	101 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
February	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
June	51°F (11°C)	3.9 in
July	50°F (10°C)	4.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
September	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
December	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in

Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 50°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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