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Weather & Climate in Rochester, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rochester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 1,977.3 sq mi (5,121.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.3635°N, 144.7008°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 27, 2001 | 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia | M3.8 | 132 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 15 km W of Marong, Australia | M3.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia | M3.3 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia | M3.3 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia | M3.2 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jun 8, 1991 | 9 km SW of Marong, Australia | M3.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia | M3.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2010 | 8 km E of Rochester, Australia | M3.0 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 45 km N of Charlton, Australia | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 9 km N of Trentham, Australia | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia | M2.6 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia | M2.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.1").