Cowra, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,996 Population 7/sq mi density

991 ft Elevation 302 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$20,855 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. 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 Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	991 ft (302 m)
Area	1,401.9 sq mi (3,630.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.8355°N, 148.6966°W
Timezone	Australia/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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