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Sheffield, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,488 Population 3/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$17,407 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent
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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. 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 Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3995°N, 146.3390°W
TimezoneAustralia/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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