Cowes, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

4,770 Population 597/sq mi density

92 ft Elevation 28 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$19,807 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$186,400 home value, $932/mo rent

Cowes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	597/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.4523°N, 145.2387°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	85 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	86 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	138 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	83 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	52 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	146 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	53 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	105 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	65 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	51 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	67 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	149 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	105 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	107 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	50 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	65 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	137 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	70 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	68 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
February	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
June	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
July	53°F (11°C)	3.2 in
August	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
September	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in

Cowes has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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