Howlong, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Howlong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,997. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

2,997 Population

486 ft Elevation 148 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

31.6 in Annual Rain

Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population2,997

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain31.6 in/yr

Elevation486 ft (148 m)

Population	2,997
Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates	-35.9820°, 146.6325°
Timezone	Australia/Sydney
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	New South Wales
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation	31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Howlong

Howlong is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,997. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Howlong

Howlong has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	23.2°C / 74°F	14.3° / 32.1°	38.6
Feb	22.6°C / 73°F	14.2° / 31.1°	45.0
Mar	19.1°C / 66°F	10.6° / 27.6°	37.9
Apr	14.8°C / 59°F	6.7° / 22.8°	30.8
May	10.7°C / 51°F	3.9° / 17.5°	41.7
Jun	8.5°C / 47°F	2.8° / 14.2°	50.7
Jul	7.4°C / 45°F	2° / 12.7°	58.4
Aug	8.3°C / 47°F	2.3° / 14.3°	55.1
Sep	10.5°C / 51°F	3.7° / 17.4°	54.6
Oct	13.6°C / 56°F	5.6° / 21.5°	52.6
Nov	17.6°C / 64°F	9° / 26.3°	51.6
Dec	20.6°C / 69°F	11.5° / 29.6°	45.3

Howlong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below Australia avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation	486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates	35.9820°S, 146.6325°E
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"

17% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998	17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia	M4.1	102 km
Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	145 km
Dec 16, 2001	8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia	M3.4	126 km
May 21, 1994	5 km N of Jindera, Australia	M3.4	25 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia	M3.3	57 km
Jun 22, 2013	24 km SE of Benalla, Australia	M3.2	93 km
Jan 25, 2003	2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia	M3.2	24 km
Nov 22, 1991	5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia	M3.1	91 km
Jun 13, 2000	3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia	M3.0	112 km
Sep 26, 2003	53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia	M3.0	148 km
Feb 28, 2006	14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia	M2.9	102 km
May 9, 2003	27 km SE of Euroa, Australia	M2.6	129 km
Jun 10, 2007	12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia	M2.6	75 km
Oct 23, 2002	11 km SW of Batlow, Australia	M2.6	135 km
Aug 9, 2002	10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia	M2.5	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
March	69°F (20°C)	1.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
July	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
December	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in

Howlong has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Howlong

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Howlong Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Howlong

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
89.9 The Light	christian, melbourne	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mansfield	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM	community radio	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Howlong

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Chiltern Athenaeum Museum
Federation Museum

Libraries in Howlong

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Corowa Library		0.0
Howlong Library and Resource Centre		0.0
Rutherglen Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Howlong

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Corowa Whisky and Chocolate Christmas Market

Cafes in Howlong

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1/2 Acre Cafe

Gas Stations in Howlong

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #569142477

BP Howlong

Banks in Howlong

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hume Bank

Golf Courses in Howlong

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Howlong Golf Course

Airports Near Howlong

18 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Albury Airport	ABX	Medium Airport
Benalla Airport	BLN	Medium Airport
Corowa Airport	CWW	Medium Airport
Wangaratta Airport	WGT	Medium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bullawa Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport	-	Small Airport
Henty Airport	-	Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport	-	Small Airport
Holbrook Airport	-	Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport	-	Small Airport
Mitta Mitta Airport	-	Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport	-	Small Airport
Porepunkah Airport	MBF	Small Airport
St James Private airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport	-	Small Airport
Urana Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Yarrawonga Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Howlong

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Howlong LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Howlong

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Howlong Christian Centre
St Andrew's Uniting Church
St Brigid's Catholic Church
St Thomas Anglican Church

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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What is the population of Howlong?

Howlong has a population of 2,997 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Howlong?

Howlong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

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