Scarsdale, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

719 Population 3/sq mi density

1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$20,550 median income, 3.4% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

Scarsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,276 ft (389 m)
Area	252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.6795°N, 143.6670°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	105 km
Jun 1, 2011	45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia	M3.8	111 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	56 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	109 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	124 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	86 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	139 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	104 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	99 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	149 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (103 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	103 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
February	65°F (18°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
September	49°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
October	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	56°F (14°C)	2.3 in
December	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in

Scarsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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