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Weather & Climate in Brighton, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.6981°N, 147.2449°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 15, 2002 | 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").