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Weather & Climate in Peak Hill, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 293 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 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 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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 13, 2017 | 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia | M4.2 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 16 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia | M3.7 | 32 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 21 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | New South Wales, Australia | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 23 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 25 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1994 | 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia | M3.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia | M3.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Cowra, Australia | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").