Cooks Gap, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cooks Gap is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 549. Elevation: 1,936 ft (590 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

549 Population
1,936 ft Elevation 590 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population549

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Population549
Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Coordinates-32.3557°, 149.7117°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cooks Gap

Cooks Gap is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet (590 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Cooks Gap

Cooks Gap has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 626 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 16.6° / 31.7° 66.6
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 15.9° / 29.8° 65.7
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.9° / 27.1° 59.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 8.2° / 23.3° 35.9
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.9° / 18.6° 35.7
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 2.5° / 15.1° 46.7
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 1.2° / 14.6° 46.3
Aug 8.9°C / 48°F 1.5° / 16.3° 32.2
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.8° 43.3
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.5° 46.6
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 26.8° 73.7
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 14° / 29.4° 73.8
Cooks Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,936 ft (590 m)
Coordinates32.3557°S, 149.7117°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 132 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 98 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 98 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 95 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 149 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 103 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 121 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 54 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 91 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 106 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 109 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 105 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in

Cooks Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cooks Gap

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ulan Public School - - - -
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Museums in Cooks Gap

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gulgong Holtermann Museum
Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Henry Lawson Centre
Mudgee Museum & Historical Society
Robert Stein Motorcycle Museum

Libraries in Cooks Gap

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gulgong Library0.0
Mudgee Library0.0

Hotels in Cooks Gap

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooyal Hotel

Breweries in Cooks Gap

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Small Batch Brewery and Hop Farm

Stadiums & Teams in Cooks Gap

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Airports Near Cooks Gap

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
Ardgour Airstrip-Small Airport
bungebah airfield-Small Airport
Butheroo Station Airport-Small Airport
Cassilis Rotherw Airport-Small Airport
Coolah AirportCLHSmall Airport
Gulgong Aero Park Airport-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport
Wyaldra Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooks Gap

What is the population of Cooks Gap?

Cooks Gap has a population of 549 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Cooks Gap?

Cooks Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

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