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Weather & Climate in Dover, Australia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-43.3142°N, 147.0149°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 125 km 10 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 76 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
July 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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