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Weather & Climate in Skipton, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skipton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 252.5 sq mi (653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6860°N, 143.3648°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 28, 2023 | 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia | M3.8 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia | M3.8 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia | M3.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 15 km W of Marong, Australia | M3.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia | M3.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1991 | 9 km SW of Marong, Australia | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 9 km N of Trentham, Australia | M2.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in |
Skipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").