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Forster, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
13,660 Population 3/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,638 median income, 4.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent
Forster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1814°N, 152.5172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 148 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 149 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 62 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 55 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Forster has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (2.4").

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