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Weather & Climate in Forster, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.1814°N, 152.5172°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 6, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia | M3.3 | 55 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 2004 | 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia | M2.8 | 53 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").