Stawell, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

5,889 Population 2/sq mi density

833 ft Elevation 254 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,240 median income, 4.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

Stawell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	833 ft (254 m)
Area	2,822.0 sq mi (7,309.1 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.0563°N, 142.7809°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011	45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia	M3.8	58 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	149 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	112 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	118 km
Apr 19, 2002	45 km N of Charlton, Australia	M2.9	140 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (83 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
June	47°F (9°C)	2.6 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
September	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
November	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in
December	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in

Stawell has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →