Forbes, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

8,481 Population 4/sq mi density

797 ft Elevation 243 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$23,863 median income, 4.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. 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 Average	62.3°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Area	2,014.3 sq mi (5,217.1 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.3844°N, 148.0076°W
Timezone	Australia/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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