Rutherglen, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Rutherglen is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,324. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°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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About Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales. The town was named after the Scottish town of Rutherglen which lies just outside Glasgow. At the 2021 census, Rutherglen had a population of 2,579.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,324 |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.0543°, 146.4621° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,324. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Rutherglen
Rutherglen has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0543°S, 146.4621°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in |
Rutherglen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in Rutherglen
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherglen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rutherglen High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rutherglen
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.9 The Light | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Mansfield | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mansfield 99.7FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rutherglen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Athenaeum Museum | ||||
| Federation Museum |
Libraries in Rutherglen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corowa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howlong Library and Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rutherglen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corowa Whisky and Chocolate Christmas Market |
Restaurants in Rutherglen
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rutherglen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rutherglen
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rutherglen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rutherglen
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rutherglen
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Rutherglen
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albury Airport | ABX | Medium Airport |
| Benalla Airport | BLN | Medium Airport |
| Corowa Airport | CWW | Medium Airport |
| Wangaratta Airport | WGT | Medium Airport |
| Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beechworth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrigan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Henty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| HentyField Days Site Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jerilderie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Beauty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Porepunkah Airport | MBF | Small Airport |
| St James Private airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urana Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Violet Town Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yarrawonga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rutherglen
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | |
| St Stephen's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Rutherglen has a population of 2,324 residents and is located in Australia..
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Rutherglen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.
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