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Weather & Climate in Hopetoun, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopetoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 208.4 sq mi (539.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.9506°N, 120.1264°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Oct 19, 2001 | 112 km W of Nulsen, Australia | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 186 km ENE of Katanning, Australia | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 118 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 166 km ENE of Lower King, Australia | M2.9 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia | M2.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 136 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia | M2.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia | M2.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 90 km W of Nulsen, Australia | M2.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Hopetoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.6").