Nowra, Australia

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

9,598 Population 4/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$18,725 median income, 9.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Area	2,231.6 sq mi (5,779.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.8842°N, 150.6004°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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	59 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	78 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	98 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	115 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	130 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	60 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	146 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	133 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	107 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	80 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	92 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	128 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	148 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	61 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

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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