Rushworth, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,315 Population 1/sq mi density

486 ft Elevation 148 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$16,427 median income, 4.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$107,000 home value, $535/mo rent

Rushworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Area	1,049.6 sq mi (2,718.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.5867°N, 145.0175°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	124 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	149 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	107 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	147 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	95 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	47 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	106 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	43 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	102 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	88 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	85 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	32 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	116 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	101 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	138 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	134 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	79 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	31 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
July	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
December	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in

Rushworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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