North Nowra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

North Nowra is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,856. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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

5,856 Population

230 ft Elevation 70 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

35.0 in Annual Rain

Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population5,856

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation230 ft (70 m)

Population	5,856
Elevation	230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates	-34.8582°, 150.5748°
Timezone	Australia/Sydney
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	New South Wales
Average Temperature	63°F (17°C)
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation	35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About North Nowra

North Nowra is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,856. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in North Nowra

North Nowra has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	22.2°C / 72°F	16.7° / 27.8°	73.1
Feb	21.7°C / 71°F	16.8° / 26.6°	162.1
Mar	20.2°C / 68°F	15.1° / 25.2°	110.2
Apr	17.7°C / 64°F	12.5° / 22.9°	57.3
May	14.6°C / 58°F	9.3° / 19.9°	56.7
Jun	12.3°C / 54°F	7.7° / 16.9°	112.7
Jul	11.6°C / 53°F	6.4° / 16.7°	63.3
Aug	12.5°C / 55°F	6.8° / 18.1°	74.1
Sep	14.9°C / 59°F	8.7° / 21.1°	51.1
Oct	17°C / 63°F	10.8° / 23.3°	61.1
Nov	19.2°C / 67°F	13.4° / 25°	81.3
Dec	20.6°C / 69°F	15° / 26.2°	88.8

North Nowra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above Australia avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation	230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates	34.8582°S, 150.5748°E
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	56 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	75 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	95 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	112 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	128 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	56 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	144 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	131 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	103 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	78 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	149 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	89 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	125 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	146 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
February	71°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
March	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.8 in
June	54°F (12°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
July	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
December	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in

North Nowra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in North Nowra

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Havenlee School	-	-	-	-
Illaroo Road Public School	-	-	-	-
North Nowra Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near North Nowra

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
i98FM	-	MP3 64 kbps

Museums in North Nowra

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Berry Museum
Bundanon Homestead
Bundanon Museum
Central Wandandian Public School 1911
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Maritime Museum
Meroogal
Nowra Museum
Pioneer Village Museum
Second classroom St George's Basin Public School 1959
Shoalhaven Family History Society

Libraries in North Nowra

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Nowra Library		0.0
Sanctuary Point Library		0.0

Cafes in North Nowra

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Macaws Nest

Zoos in North Nowra

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shoalhaven Zoo

Dentists in North Nowra

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Nowra Dental

Gas Stations in North Nowra

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Shopping Malls in North Nowra

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Nowra Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in North Nowra

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nowra Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in North Nowra

Team	League	Division

Airports Near North Nowra

17 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross	NOA	Medium Airport
Shellharbour Airport	WOL	Medium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Braidwood Airport	-	Small Airport
Bullio Airport	-	Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport	-	Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mittagong Airport	-	Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club	-	Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Wilton Airport	-	Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in North Nowra

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
North Nowra Post Office

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 North Nowra

What is the population of North Nowra?

North Nowra has a population of 5,856 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in North Nowra?

North Nowra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

West Nowra 1,504 pop · 2.0 mi Bomaderry 6,738 pop · 2.1 mi Nowra 9,956 pop · 2.3 mi Cambewarra Village 1,211 pop · 2.6 mi South Nowra 3,165 pop · 3.4 mi Worrigee 5,384 pop · 4.4 mi Berry 3,098 pop · 8.9 mi Greenwell Point 1,245 pop · 9.5 mi Shoalhaven Heads 3,264 pop · 9.7 mi Culburra Beach 2,946 pop · 11.4 mi Callala Bay 3,076 pop · 12.7 mi Vincentia 3,870 pop · 15.6 mi Basin View 1,583 pop · 15.9 mi St. Georges Basin 2,814 pop · 16.1 mi

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