Cowan, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

644 Population 0/sq mi density

489 ft Elevation 149 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,798 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$290,200 home value, $1,451/mo rent

Cowan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	489 ft (149 m)
Area	2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.5956°N, 151.1686°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994	9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia	M5.3	71 km
Apr 22, 2025	18 km SW of Singleton, Australia	M5.1	100 km
Aug 23, 2024	7 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.8	143 km
Aug 24, 2024	8 km NE of Denman, Australia	M4.5	146 km
Sep 6, 2024	New South Wales, Australia	M4.4	147 km
May 2, 2020	11 km ENE of Denman, Australia	M4.0	142 km
Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	103 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	82 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	66 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	73 km
Mar 11, 2010	8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia	M3.3	148 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	114 km
Sep 10, 2012	33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia	M3.2	65 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	75 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	148 km
Feb 23, 1990	49 km S of Denman, Australia	M3.0	96 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	87 km
Jul 2, 2006	9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.8	142 km
Jan 14, 2025	13 km ESE of Denman, Australia	M2.7	135 km
Aug 26, 2024	12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia	M2.7	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.7 in
February	71°F (22°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
March	69°F (21°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.4 in
June	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
July	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
December	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in

Cowan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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