Kowanyama, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Kowanyama is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,079. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,079 |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.4736°, 141.7457° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.1 inches (1,298 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kowanyama
Kowanyama is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,079. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Kowanyama
Kowanyama has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (30.7°C), the coldest is Jul (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1422 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4736°S, 141.7457°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 13.5 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 86°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 85°F (30°C) | 7.2 in |
Kowanyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in July to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.8") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Kowanyama
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowanyama State School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kowanyama
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kowanyama Airport | KWM | Medium Airport |
| Dunbar Airport | DNB | Small Airport |
| Koolatah Airport | KOH | Small Airport |
| Pormpuraaw Airport | EDR | Small Airport |
| Rutland Plains Airport | RTP | Small Airport |
| Rutland Plains Homestead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rutland Plains Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strathgordon Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Kowanyama has a population of 1,079 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Kowanyama?
Kowanyama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.
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