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West Launceston, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,050 Population 110/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,803 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
West Launceston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4509°N, 147.1311°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 88 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 66 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 124 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

West Launceston has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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