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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3995°S, 146.3390°E |
| 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").