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Wonthaggi, Australia

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2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,784 Population 7/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,407 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent
Wonthaggi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area673.6 sq mi (1,744.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-38.6059°N, 145.5936°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 63 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 60 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 142 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 61 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 28 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 30 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 144 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 96 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 37 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 28 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 35 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 145 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 75 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 135 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 28 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 83 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 41 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 71 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 108 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
September 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in

Wonthaggi has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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