Cowra, Australia

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10,145 Population 7/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US 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 US 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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