Forest Reefs, Australia

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537 Population 5/sq mi density
3,100 ft Elevation 945 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Forest Reefs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.4645°S, 149.0790°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 8, 2024.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 14 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 88 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 83 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 88 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 92 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 121 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 119 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 79 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 134 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 72 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 104 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 76 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 76 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 113 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 92 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 127 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 122 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 105 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Forest Reefs has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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