Forrestfield, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

13,181 Population 1,962/sq mi density

144 ft Elevation 44 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,378 median income, 5.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Forrestfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	1,962/sq mi
Coordinates	-31.9828°N, 116.0067°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990	30 km E of Northam, Australia	M5.2	100 km
Dec 20, 1996	61 km N of Toodyay, Australia	M4.5	122 km
Jan 25, 2025	59 km ENE of York, Australia	M4.0	131 km
Mar 24, 2003	36 km NE of York, Australia	M4.0	107 km
Jan 20, 1993	45 km E of Northam, Australia	M3.9	115 km
Mar 15, 1999	35 km NE of York, Australia	M3.7	105 km
Jan 5, 1998	41 km ENE of Northam, Australia	M3.6	114 km
Apr 23, 1992	68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia	M3.3	132 km
Jan 5, 1994	40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia	M3.2	125 km
Jun 2, 2005	52 km ENE of Northam, Australia	M3.0	125 km
Mar 25, 2005	74 km NE of Northam, Australia	M2.9	147 km
Jul 18, 2003	42 km N of Toodyay, Australia	M2.8	104 km
May 6, 2005	5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia	M2.8	39 km
Jun 12, 2002	30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia	M2.7	111 km
Apr 23, 2001	19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia	M2.7	136 km
Mar 15, 2005	46 km NE of Boddington, Australia	M2.7	99 km
May 12, 2005	31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia	M2.6	113 km
Aug 11, 2003	25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia	M2.5	109 km
Jun 14, 2002	30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia	M2.5	110 km
Apr 15, 2005	10 km SSW of York, Australia	M2.5	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Seroja	Category 1	287 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
February	75°F (24°C)	0.8 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in
June	56°F (13°C)	6.8 in
July	53°F (12°C)	7.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	54°F (12°C)	5.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
December	71°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Forrestfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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