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Weather & Climate in Lorne, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lorne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 679.5 sq mi (1,759.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.5404°N, 143.9764°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 28, 2023 | 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia | M3.8 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2001 | 2 km N of Kallista, Australia | M3.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia | M3.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia | M3.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia | M3.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia | M3.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia | M2.8 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia | M2.8 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 9 km N of Trentham, Australia | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia | M2.5 | 139 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in |
Lorne has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.8").