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Weather & Climate in Cooks Gap, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cooks Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,936 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 3,392.2 sq mi (8,785.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.3557°N, 149.7117°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 22, 2025 | 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 8 km NE of Denman, Australia | M4.5 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Sep 6, 2024 | New South Wales, Australia | M4.4 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 2, 2020 | 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia | M4.0 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia | M3.7 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | New South Wales, Australia | M3.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 12 km N of Denman, Australia | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1990 | 49 km S of Denman, Australia | M3.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia | M2.8 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia | M2.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia | M2.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in |
Cooks Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.7").