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Weather & Climate in Heathcote, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heathcote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9221°N, 144.7084°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia | M3.8 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Aug 21, 2001 | 2 km N of Kallista, Australia | M3.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2007 | 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia | M3.5 | 149 km | 14 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 15 km W of Marong, Australia | M3.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia | M3.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia | M3.3 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia | M3.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1991 | 9 km SW of Marong, Australia | M3.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2010 | 8 km E of Rochester, Australia | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia | M2.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia | M2.8 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 9 km N of Trentham, Australia | M2.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia | M2.8 | 143 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in |
Heathcote has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").