Peak Hill, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

768 Population 0/sq mi density

942 ft Elevation 287 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,001 median income, 9.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$104,200 home value, $521/mo rent

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Area	2,288.5 sq mi (5,927.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.7239°N, 148.1905°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"

37% below US 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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