Thomson, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0

A Great

1,595 Population 6/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Thomson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.1698°N, 144.3789°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	131 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	130 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	144 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	129 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	147 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	81 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	127 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	59 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	94 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	150 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	121 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	134 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	147 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	77 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	11 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	74 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	28 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	96 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	98 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (171 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	171 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
June	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
August	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
November	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Thomson has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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