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Weather & Climate in George Town, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
George Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 345.9 sq mi (895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.1056°N, 146.8261°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia | M3.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia | M3.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in |
George Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").