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Sassafras, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,010 Population 451/sq mi density
1,778 ft Elevation 542 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,116 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent
Sassafras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,778 ft (542 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8667°N, 145.3500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 89 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 96 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 80 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 85 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 77 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 97 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 74 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 88 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 75 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 75 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 95 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 100 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 58 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 73 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 148 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 3 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 93 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 85 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 37 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
July 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Sassafras has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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