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Weather & Climate in Port Campbell, Australia

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

Port Campbell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-38.6192°N, 142.9958°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 17, 2015 123 km W of Currie, Australia M4.8 144 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 135 km 2 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 79 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 70 km 0 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 141 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
July 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in

Port Campbell has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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