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Weather & Climate in Merrijig, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merrijig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 1,918.8 sq mi (4,969.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.1000°N, 146.2500°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 19, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2000 | 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia | M5.0 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia | M4.6 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia | M3.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia | M3.8 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Aug 21, 2001 | 2 km N of Kallista, Australia | M3.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2007 | 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia | M3.5 | 108 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 1990 | 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2001 | 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia | M3.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia | M3.3 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 61 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in |
Merrijig has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.1").