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Weather & Climate in Portland West, Australia

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

Portland West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2,536.1 sq mi (6,568.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3540°N, 141.5740°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 122 km 2 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 78 km 10 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 81 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 88 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 (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 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in

Portland West has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 50°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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