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Weather & Climate in Somerset, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.0407°N, 145.8306°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 23, 1997 | 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia | M3.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in |
Somerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.0").