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Weather & Climate in Queenstown, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Queenstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.0805°N, 145.5565°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 8.1 in |
Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 107.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (4.8").