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Sunshine, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
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9,558 Population 2/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,863 median income, 7.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent
Sunshine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7833°N, 144.8333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 133 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 139 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 113 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 129 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 115 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 112 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 135 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 121 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 127 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 112 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 133 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 139 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 27 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 110 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 108 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 49 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 83 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 132 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 131 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Sunshine has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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