Skipton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

567 Population 2/sq mi density

915 ft Elevation 279 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$16,663 median income, 5.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$109,200 home value, $546/mo rent

Skipton 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	915 ft (279 m)
Area	252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.6860°N, 143.3648°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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	131 km
Jun 1, 2011	45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia	M3.8	86 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	63 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	119 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	144 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	109 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	116 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	123 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (77 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
February	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Warmest, Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in
April	56°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
June	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
August	47°F (9°C)	2.4 in
September	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
October	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
December	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in

Skipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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