South Bowenfels, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

South Bowenfels is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,326. Elevation: 2,920 ft (890 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

1,326 Population
2,920 ft Elevation 890 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About South Bowenfels

South Bowenfels is a suburb in the City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population1,326

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Population1,326
Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Coordinates-33.5167°, 150.1167°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About South Bowenfels

South Bowenfels is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,326. The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet (890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in South Bowenfels

South Bowenfels has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1030 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.2° 120.9
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.2° 166.0
Mar 16°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.5° 141.4
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.6° 63.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.4° 52.6
Jun 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 85.9
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.6° 46.3
Aug 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 41.4
Sep 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 55.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 7.9° / 18.2° 76.6
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 9.9° / 20.7° 93.7
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.9° 86.0
South Bowenfels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation2,920 ft (890 m)
Coordinates33.5167°S, 150.1167°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 121 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 126 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 142 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 145 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 143 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 108 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 144 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 101 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 89 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 73 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 49 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 140 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 148 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 99 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 86 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 116 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 68 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 93 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 140 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in

South Bowenfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near South Bowenfels

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pulse 89.9 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in South Bowenfels

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eskbank House
Lithgow Mine State Heritage Park
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
Mount Victoria Historical Society Museum
Treasured Teapot Museum

Libraries in South Bowenfels

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blackheath Library0.0
Katoomba Library0.0
Lithgow Library0.0
Portland Library0.0
Rydal Library0.0
Wallerawang Library0.0

Cafes in South Bowenfels

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Postmistress Cafe & Store

Gas Stations in South Bowenfels

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Airports Near South Bowenfels

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in South Bowenfels

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitation Unit
Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol)

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Bowenfels

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bowenfels Presbyterian Church
St Matthews Church

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near South Bowenfels

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near South Bowenfels.

Name Description
McKanes Falls

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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South Bowenfels has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

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