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Weather & Climate in Hotham Heights, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hotham Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9930°N, 147.1523°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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1990 | 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia | M3.4 | 8 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia | M3.0 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia | M3.0 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia | M2.9 | 20 km | 6 km |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia | M2.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2010 | 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia | M2.8 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Jan 5, 2001 | 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in |
Hotham Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.4").