Winchelsea, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,905 Population 2/sq mi density

305 ft Elevation 93 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$25,316 median income, 2.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

Winchelsea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Area	1,223.1 sq mi (3,167.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.2449°N, 143.9832°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	109 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	25 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	129 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	111 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	46 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	110 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	63 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	134 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	132 km
Feb 2, 2003	9 km N of Trentham, Australia	M2.8	109 km
Jul 13, 2006	3 km N of Gembrook, Australia	M2.6	142 km
May 28, 2007	8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia	M2.5	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (140 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
February	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
August	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
October	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
December	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in

Winchelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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