West Nowra, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
West Nowra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,504. Elevation: 210 ft (64 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
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About West Nowra
West Nowra is a suburb of Nowra in the City of Shoalhaven in New South Wales, Australia. It lies west of Nowra. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,504.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,504 |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.8859°, 150.5833° |
| 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 West Nowra
West Nowra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,504. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 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 West Nowra
West 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8859°S, 150.5833°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
West 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").
Radio Stations near West Nowra
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i98FM | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in West 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 West Nowra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerringong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nowra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanctuary Point Library | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in West Nowra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near West Nowra
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | NOA | Medium Airport |
| Shellharbour Airport | WOL | Medium 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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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West Nowra has a population of 1,504 residents and is located in Australia..
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West 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.
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