Wangaratta, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

29,808 Population 18/sq mi density

495 ft Elevation 151 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$23,660 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

Wangaratta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	495 ft (151 m)
Area	1,623.7 sq mi (4,205.3 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.3585°N, 146.3206°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	116 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	120 km
Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	126 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	121 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	72 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	103 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	17 km
Jan 22, 2002	5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia	M3.3	150 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	44 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	70 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	42 km
May 26, 2010	8 km E of Rochester, Australia	M3.0	137 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	101 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	88 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	138 km
Apr 12, 2004	26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia	M2.8	107 km
Jan 8, 2010	39 km N of Briagolong, Australia	M2.8	140 km
Jun 10, 2007	12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia	M2.6	54 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	79 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in
February	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	67°F (20°C)	1.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	47°F (9°C)	2.5 in
July	47°F (8°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	3.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
November	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
December	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in

Wangaratta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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