Escape to the Highlands
At 1072 metres above sea level, Glen Innes is the highest, large town in Australia (population over 2,500), with nearby hills rising to 1500 metres at Ben Lomond and Deepwater.
This makes for a perpetually changing landscape, no humidity, rarity of hot summer days and the occasional snow fall.
With distinct seasonal changes the Glen Innes Highlands climate offers a unique experience no matter the time of year.
Average Rainfall
750-850mm is the average annual rainfall for the Glen Innes Highlands.
• Summer rainfall 100mm/month
• Autumn rainfall 40mm/month
• Winter rainfall 50mm/month
• Spring rainfall 75mm/month
Drought Status
Glen Innes Highlands, like many towns in NSW, is currently experiencing what is characterised as an ‘Intense Drought Phase’.
What this means is that ground cover is very low, soil moisture stores are exhausted and rainfall has been minimal over the past 6-12 months.
According to the NSW Department of Primary Industries an area’s drought seasonal variability is tracked through five phases based on percentile thresholds calculated from historic rainfall, soil moisture and plant growth information, as well as the trend in rainfall conditions.
The Glen Innes Severn Council Drought Management Plan outlines the procedures to be implemented in the event of drought occurring within the Glen Innes and Deepwater areas.
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