Rochester, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,971 Population 2/sq mi density

387 ft Elevation 118 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$19,705 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

Rochester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	387 ft (118 m)
Area	1,977.3 sq mi (5,121.1 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.3635°N, 144.7008°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Oct 27, 2001	12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia	M4.2	149 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	132 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	77 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	56 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	6 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	130 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	135 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	75 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	116 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	9 km
Apr 19, 2002	45 km N of Charlton, Australia	M2.9	140 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	110 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	116 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	41 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
February	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	68°F (20°C)	1.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
August	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
December	69°F (20°C)	1.3 in

Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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