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South Australia, Australia

Fords

Fords is a locality in South Australia, Australia. It has a population of about 81 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now9°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec
Population81
Local time23:38
34.39° S, 138.87° EElevation 205 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5373
The year in Fordsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Dec

Best: Mar–Apr · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Fords at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in February

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

58 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 34 km

Weather in Fords

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°9°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct16°5°
Tue27 Oct18°7°
Wed28 Oct18°7°
Thu29 Oct22°8°
Fri30 Oct23°15°1 mm
Sat31 Oct24°15°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°12°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov22°15°
Tue3 Nov17°13°2.7 mm

When to go to Fords

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score768091888157545981858689
High29°29°25°21°17°14°13°14°17°20°24°26°
Low16°16°14°11°9°7°6°7°8°10°13°14°
Rain (mm)181822324358585853393230
Wet days423569996663

What's on in Fords

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Fords

All monuments

Nature around Fords

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Fords

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Fords

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Fords

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

5373

Places near Fords

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Fords?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Fords.
What is the hottest month in Fords?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Fords?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Fords?
August is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Fords?
The postal code of Fords is 5373.