Peak Hill, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Peak Hill is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 768. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

768 Population
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population768

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population768
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates-32.7239°, 148.1905°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peak Hill

Peak Hill is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 768. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Peak Hill

Peak Hill has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.7°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 559 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33.6° 55.8
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 19.8° / 32.9° 54.9
Mar 23°C / 73°F 16.5° / 29.5° 45.0
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.5° 31.9
May 14.7°C / 58°F 8.9° / 20.5° 40.7
Jun 11.5°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.4° 43.3
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 5.3° / 15.7° 43.5
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.3° 36.7
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.7° 51.6
Oct 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.5° 44.9
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.8° 50.2
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 31.4° 60.4
Peak Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates32.7239°S, 148.1905°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 115 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 125 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 74 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 126 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 32 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 70 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 96 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 107 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 76 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 70 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 115 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 80 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 129 km
Aug 10, 2002 1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia M2.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Peak Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Peak Hill

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Peak Hill Central School - - - -
Agricultural Plot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Peak Hill

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Peak Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Peak Hill Library0.0

Hotels in Peak Hill

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Carrington

Cafes in Peak Hill

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

86 Cino
Family Cafe

Monuments in Peak Hill

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peak Hill War Memorial

Gas Stations in Peak Hill

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1058619231
Mobill Peak Hill
Red Spot

Golf Courses in Peak Hill

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peak Hill Golf Course

Airports Near Peak Hill

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubbo City Regional AirportDBOMedium Airport
Forbes AirportFRBMedium Airport
Narromine AirportQRMMedium Airport
Parkes AirportPKEMedium Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Jemalong Airport-Small Airport
Parkes private strip-Small Airport
Peak Hill Airport-Small Airport
Trangie Airport-Small Airport
Tullamore Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Peak Hill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Peak Hill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peak Hill

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Koinonia Community Church
St James Catholic Church
St Stephen's Anglican Church
Westlink Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Peak Hill?

Peak Hill has a population of 768 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Peak Hill?

Peak Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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