Forest Hill, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

2,482 Population 1/sq mi density

696 ft Elevation 212 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$31,502 median income, 2.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

Forest Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	2,213.6 sq mi (5,733.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.1481°N, 147.4671°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 28, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	124 km
Oct 11, 1992	25 km NW of Temora, Australia	M4.1	95 km
Oct 16, 1998	18 km WSW of Temora, Australia	M4.0	74 km
Mar 14, 1999	22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.9	139 km
Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	25 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	104 km
Jan 18, 2005	8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.7	147 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	99 km
Jul 11, 2003	15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia	M3.3	70 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	101 km
Mar 13, 2001	8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia	M3.2	145 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	133 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	113 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	123 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	141 km
Feb 27, 2002	10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.0	133 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	140 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	146 km
Jun 20, 2002	10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia	M2.9	139 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	1.9 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	69°F (21°C)	1.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
July	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
September	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
December	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in

Forest Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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