Swansea, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

859 Population 2/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$19,097 median income, 3.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$134,000 home value, $670/mo rent

Swansea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°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

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-42.1228°N, 148.0743°W
Timezone	Australia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 22, 2002.

Jun 15, 2002	46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia	M4.7	59 km
Jul 22, 2002	47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia	M3.2	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
February	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
March	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
September	51°F (11°C)	1.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
December	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Wettest

Swansea has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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