Whittlesea, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,117 Population 1/sq mi density

650 ft Elevation 198 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$24,302 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$195,400 home value, $977/mo rent

Whittlesea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	650 ft (198 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.5115°N, 145.1184°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	130 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	137 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	80 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	126 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	122 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	105 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	118 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	104 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	131 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	119 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	139 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	109 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	25 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	117 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	144 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	46 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	76 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	111 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	136 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in
February	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
July	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
November	60°F (15°C)	2.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in

Whittlesea has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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