Simpson, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

545 Population 0/sq mi density

558 ft Elevation 170 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$24,978 median income, 3.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$128,400 home value, $642/mo rent

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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	558 ft (170 m)
Area	1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.5023°N, 143.2501°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"

8% above US 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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