Simpson, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Simpson is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 583. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

583 Population 0/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population583
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Population583
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates-38.5023°, 143.2501°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Simpson

Simpson is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 583. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Simpson

Simpson has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (15.9°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1940 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 20° 99.7
Feb 15.9°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.3° 83.4
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.1° 102.4
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.8° 139.5
May 9.6°C / 49°F 7.2° / 11.9° 166.7
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.8° 218.1
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 4.7° / 9° 232.8
Aug 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 250.2
Sep 8.6°C / 47°F 5.6° / 11.7° 203.8
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.8° 171.8
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.2° 142.7
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.9° 129.2
Simpson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.5023°S, 143.2501°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2013.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 134 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 54 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 96 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 116 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in

Simpson has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Simpson

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Simpson Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Simpson

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Simpson

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Simpson.

Name Description
Glasgow Falls Height: 8
Skinner Creek Falls
Upper Chapple Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Simpson?

Simpson has a population of 583 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simpson?

Simpson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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