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Weather & Climate in Orford, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 46°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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.5602°N, 147.8718°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 15, 2002 | 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia | M4.7 | 56 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) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Orford has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").