Forest Reefs, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

512 Population 5/sq mi density

3,100 ft Elevation 945 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$30,116 median income, 1.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. 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 Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,100 ft (945 m)
Area	110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.4645°N, 149.0790°W
Timezone	Australia/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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