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TAS Weather Records

Australian Weather Records and Climate Extremes
TAS Hottest
18.5°C
Launceston
TAS Coldest
3.1°C
Cradle Mountain
TAS Wettest
2505mm
Queenstown

Our analysis of 213 Australian cities reveals fascinating extremes in climate conditions, from tropical downpours to arid desert heat. TAS includes a diverse array of climates, from coastal cities to inland deserts and mountain regions, creating remarkable variation within a single state. This page highlights the extreme weather records across TAS, showing where the hottest, coldest, wettest, and most variable weather occurs. By examining these regional records, we better understand the geographical and climatic influences that shape TAS's weather patterns. Each extreme city tells a story of how latitude, elevation, proximity to ocean, and continental position influence temperature, precipitation, and overall climate character.

Climate Extremes by Category

Hottest City
Launceston
Avg max: 18.5°C
Coldest City
Cradle Mountain
Avg min: 3.1°C
Wettest City
Queenstown
Annual: 2505mm
Driest City
Hobart
Annual: 629mm
Most Comfortable
Launceston
Comfort: 5.7/10
Least Comfortable
Cradle Mountain
Comfort: 1.7/10

All TAS Cities: Complete Weather Data

Comprehensive climate data for all cities in TAS. Comfort scores range from 1 (least comfortable) to 10 (most comfortable).

City Avg Max °C Avg Min °C Annual Rain mm Days >35°C Frost Days Comfort
Bicheno 16.9 10.0 820 0 1 4.9
Bruny Island 16.1 10.2 830 0 0 4.1
Burnie 16.9 10.3 1031 0 1 4.7
Cradle Mountain 10.6 3.1 2003 0 146 1.7
Devonport 17.3 9.4 1011 0 16 5.1
Hobart 17.6 9.0 629 0 8 5.3
Launceston 18.5 8.6 851 0 30 5.7
Port Arthur 16.5 9.9 774 0 0 4.4
Queenstown 15.4 7.7 2505 0 24 3.0
St Helens 17.8 9.6 921 0 9 5.4
Strahan 15.3 9.0 2034 0 10 3.0
Swansea 18.2 9.4 700 0 9 5.7
Ulverstone 16.6 9.0 1006 0 14 4.6

About This Data

Weather records are calculated from the full annual climate profile of each city, based on real historical data. The comfort score accounts for temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar radiation to rate climate suitability on a 1-10 scale. Use these records to understand TAS's climate diversity and choose the best locations for your needs.

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