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Weather & Climate in Shearwater, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shearwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.1567°N, 146.5318°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 15, 2002 | 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia | M3.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Shearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").