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Weather & Climate in Dunkeld, Australia

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

Dunkeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area2,594.8 sq mi (6,720.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6499°N, 142.3439°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 19 km 2 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 133 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 141 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 19 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in

Dunkeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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