Fern Bay, Australia

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4,046 Population 15/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Fern Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates32.8643°S, 151.8131°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 56 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 73 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 114 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 116 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 119 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 110 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 141 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 125 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 49 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 65 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 105 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 106 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 63 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 105 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Fern Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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