Cowra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cowra is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 10,145. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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

10,145 Population 7/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population10,145
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population10,145
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates-33.8355°, 148.6966°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (666 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cowra

Cowra is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 10,145. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Cowra

Cowra has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 605 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32.7° 45.5
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 30.7° 64.6
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 38.2
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 10° / 23.3° 27.1
May 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.7° 35.4
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 5.1° / 14.6° 53.9
Jul 9°C / 48°F 4.2° / 13.8° 57.2
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 4.7° / 15.1° 44.4
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.3° 60.8
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 9.3° / 23° 56.5
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 26.4° 58.5
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.9° / 29.8° 63.2
Cowra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area1,401.9 sq mi (3,630.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates33.8355°S, 148.6966°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 41 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 137 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 144 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 42 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 68 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 41 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 44 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 139 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 148 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 69 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 68 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 116 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 23 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 63 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 66 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 116 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 51 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 144 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 63 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in

Cowra has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Cowra

Institution Type Founded Website
Cowra College - ,

Schools in Cowra

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cowra High School - - - -
Holmwood Public School - - - -
Cowra Primary School - - - -
Mulyan Primary School - - - -
Holman Place Public School - - - -
St Raphael's Catholic School - - - -
OneSchool Global NSW Cowra - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cowra

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Cowra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cowra Fun Museum

Libraries in Cowra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cowra Library0.0

Restaurants in Cowra

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thai 44

Cafes in Cowra

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gingerbird Espresso
Rose Garden Coffee House

Dentists in Cowra

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowra Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Cowra

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowra Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Cowra

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowra

Gas Stations in Cowra

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
EG Ampol
United

Banks in Cowra

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
St.George
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Cowra

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowra Plaza

Gyms in Cowra

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Progym

Golf Courses in Cowra

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowra Golf Club

Airports Near Cowra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
Parkes AirportPKEMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cowra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cowra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowra

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cowra Baptist Church
Ignite Church Cowra
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Johns
St Raphael's
The Salvation Army Cowra
Uniting Church

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Meteorites
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites Near Cowra

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Cowra.

Name Year Description
Cowra 1888

Waterfalls Near Cowra

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Cowra.

Name Description
Bong Bong Waterfall

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 Cowra

What is the population of Cowra?

Cowra has a population of 10,145 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,401.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cowra?

Cowra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Canowindra 1,451 pop · 19.0 mi Grenfell 2,022 pop · 30.8 mi Blayney 3,448 pop · 38.3 mi Millthorpe 1,347 pop · 38.9 mi Young 7,712 pop · 40.0 mi Boorowa 1,888 pop · 41.5 mi Orange 41,232 pop · 44.6 mi Forbes 8,157 pop · 50.4 mi Molong 2,595 pop · 52.3 mi Parkes 9,832 pop · 56.8 mi Mitchell 1,179 pop · 57.0 mi Windradyne 3,309 pop · 57.2 mi South Bathurst 1,583 pop · 57.4 mi Llanarth 2,302 pop · 57.8 mi
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