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Weather & Climate in Sheffield, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sheffield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.3995°N, 146.3390°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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia | M3.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").