Cossack, Australia
Northern Territory · Australia
Cossack is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 1,293. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cossack
Cossack is a suburb of the town of Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. It is within the Katherine Town Council local government area. The area was officially defined as a suburb in April 2007, adopting the name from white émigré farmers who settled in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,293 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.4555°, 132.1748° |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Northern Territory |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cossack
Cossack is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 1,293. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.
Climate in Cossack
Cossack has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (31.1°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4555°S, 132.1748°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 87°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 88°F (31°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 86°F (30°C) | 7.1 in |
Cossack has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in July to 88°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.0").
Museums in Cossack
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Museum |
Libraries in Cossack
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Library | 0.0 |
Airports Near Cossack
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tindal Airport | KTR | Medium Airport |
| Bamyili Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Emungalan airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Katherine Gorge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katherine North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manbulloo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyallaluk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pine Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Venn airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Meteorites Near Cossack
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Cossack.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yenberrie | 1918 |
Waterfalls Near Cossack
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Cossack.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Edith Falls |
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What is the population of Cossack?
Cossack has a population of 1,293 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cossack?
Cossack has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.
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