Forbes, Australia

Full City Profile

8,157 Population
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Forbes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates33.3844°S, 148.0076°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 90 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 120 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 137 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 56 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 116 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 114 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 57 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 17 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 104 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 91 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 21 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 32 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 25 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 24 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 100 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 137 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 43 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 97 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 125 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Forbes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (1.4").

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