Railton, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Railton is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 887. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 887 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.3457°, 146.4236° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Railton
Railton is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 887. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Railton
Railton has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1084 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3457°S, 146.4236°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Railton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Railton
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield School (Railton Campus) | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Railton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axeman's Hall of Fame | ||||
| Bass Strait Maritime Centre | ||||
| Deloraine Museum | ||||
| Home Hill | ||||
| Latrobe Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Mole Creek Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sherwood Hall | ||||
| The Hive Museum |
Libraries in Railton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Latrobe Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Railton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Railton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Railton
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Airport | DPO | Medium Airport |
| Wynyard Airport | BWT | Medium Airport |
| Cranbourn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| George Town Airport | GEE | Small Airport |
| Long Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longdown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mole Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rostella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Head Military Area Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Vale Airport | - | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Railton
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Railton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania (australia) | 2005 | ((HOAX??)) Hi me and a friend were walking to the bottle shop and heard a noise looked up. |
| Tasmania (australia) | 2003 | A star liked thing that was flashing really prominient colours and hovers for awhile then just goes black. |
Waterfalls Near Railton
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Railton.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dasher Falls |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Railton?
Railton has a population of 887 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 446.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Railton?
Railton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches.
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