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Weather & Climate in Kingston, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.9764°N, 147.3035°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 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia | M4.3 | 118 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) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").