Highfields, Australia

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8,568 Population 30/sq mi density
2,133 ft Elevation 650 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Highfields enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation2,133 ft (650 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates27.4634°S, 151.9539°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 126 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 130 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Highfields has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.1").

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