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Weather & Climate in Franklin, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.0888°N, 147.0091°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").