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Weather & Climate in Penshurst, Australia

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

Penshurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area2,594.8 sq mi (6,720.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8753°N, 142.2907°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 44 km 2 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 147 km 10 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 150 km 10 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 129 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 116 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in

Penshurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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