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Weather & Climate in Moriac, Australia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Moriac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2409°N, 144.1748°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 147 km 14 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 146 km 2 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 145 km 15 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 97 km 9 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 144 km 6 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 41 km 10 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 113 km 33 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 140 km 14 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 94 km 0 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 31 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 94 km 10 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 48 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 117 km 0 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 116 km 15 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 105 km 5 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 126 km 11 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 120 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 (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in

Moriac has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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