Sorell, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

2,848 Population 5/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$22,950 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Sorell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-42.7816°N, 147.5627°W
Timezone	Australia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002	46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia	M4.7	64 km
Oct 8, 2024	82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia	M4.3	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
February	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	58°F (15°C)	1.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.0 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
August	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
September	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
December	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Sorell has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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