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Weather & Climate in Chiltern, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiltern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.1504°N, 146.6084°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 25, 1996 | 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 45 km | 19 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia | M3.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia | M2.9 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia | M2.6 | 58 km | 3 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia | M2.6 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia | M2.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in |
Chiltern has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").