Rutherglen, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,330 Population 1/sq mi density

568 ft Elevation 173 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$24,404 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Rutherglen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	568 ft (173 m)
Area	2,287.0 sq mi (5,923.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.0543°N, 146.4621°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	115 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	124 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	43 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	40 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	80 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	41 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	75 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	114 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	103 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	143 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	114 km
Jun 10, 2007	12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia	M2.6	73 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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