West Strahan, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

West Strahan is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 637. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

637 Population 126/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
72.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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People

Population637
Density126/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain72.4 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population637
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-42.1520°, 145.3165°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation72.4 inches (1,838 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About West Strahan

West Strahan is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 637. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in West Strahan

West Strahan has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.1°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.1° 82.4
Feb 16.2°C / 61°F 11° / 21.3° 72.9
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.5° 113.9
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8.9° / 17.2° 114.9
May 11°C / 52°F 7.6° / 14.3° 168.0
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.9° 161.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.4° / 12.3° 181.0
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 5.4° / 12.9° 194.4
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.4° 157.6
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16.2° 127.0
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.3° 111.0
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 10° / 19.4° 107.5
West Strahan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Australia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates42.1520°S, 145.3165°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
90% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 106 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
February 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 7.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 8.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 8.1 in
September 49°F (10°C) 7.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in

West Strahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in West Strahan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Strahan Primary School - - - -
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Museums in West Strahan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Queenstown Galley Museum

Libraries in West Strahan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Queenstown Library0.0
Strahan Library0.0

Restaurants in West Strahan

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Molly's

Gas Stations in West Strahan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP OPT Strahan

Golf Courses in West Strahan

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strahan Golf Course

Airports Near West Strahan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queenstown AirportUEESmall Airport
Strahan AirportSRNSmall Airport
Waratah Airport-Small Airport
Zeehan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of West Strahan?

West Strahan has a population of 637 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in West Strahan?

West Strahan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 72.4 inches.

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