Sheffield, Australia

Full City Profile

1,602 Population 4/sq mi density

853 ft Elevation 260 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Sheffield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation	853 ft (260 m)
Area	446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3995°S, 146.3390°E
Timezone	Australia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002	46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia	M4.7	125 km
Aug 23, 1997	21 km S of Sheffield, Australia	M4.0	22 km
Jan 12, 2013	9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia	M3.4	68 km
Jul 22, 2002	47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia	M3.2	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	2.5 in
February	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
March	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in
June	46°F (8°C)	4.5 in
July	45°F (7°C)	5.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in
September	49°F (9°C)	4.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
December	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in

Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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