Orford
Glamorgan-Spring Bay · Australia
A compact seaside village on Tasmania's east coast, Orford sits at the mouth of the Prosser River on the southern edge of Prosser Bay, with the Mercury Passage stretching beyond. A short drive from Hobart, it draws visitors with direct water access and mountain terrain nearby, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. The village has cafes, a hotel, and accommodation, with a population that grows considerably during holiday periods.
- Population616
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
16°61°
55mm2.1in
F
16°61°
50mm1.9in
M
15°59°
50mm1.9in
A
13°55°
45mm1.7in
M
11°51°
35mm1.4in
J
9°48°
40mm1.6in
J
8°47°
40mm1.5in
A
9°48°
45mm1.8in
S
10°50°
50mm1.9in
O
12°53°
55mm2.1in
N
13°56°
65mm2.5in
D
15°59°
60mm2.4in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗