Rye, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

9,438 Population 2/sq mi density

121 ft Elevation 37 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$23,728 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$209,600 home value, $1,048/mo rent

Rye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	121 ft (37 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.3853°N, 144.8122°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	121 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	123 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	119 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	90 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	90 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	102 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	134 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	88 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	104 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	134 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	94 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	87 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	75 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	99 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	108 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	93 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	146 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	125 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	94 km
Feb 18, 2007	11 km NE of Foster, Australia	M3.2	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in
July	53°F (11°C)	2.7 in
August	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in

Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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