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Queenstown, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,800 Population 4/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,204 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent
Queenstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-42.0805°N, 145.5565°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.8"
184% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 86 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
February 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 9.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 10.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 9.5 in
July 43°F (6°C) 11.4 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 11.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 11.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 10.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 8.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 8.1 in

Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 107.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (4.8").

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