South Bowenfels, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,971 Population 1/sq mi density

2,920 ft Elevation 890 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$24,573 median income, 2.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,920 ft (890 m)
Area	1,987.2 sq mi (5,146.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.5167°N, 150.1167°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"

44% below US 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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