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Weather & Climate in Cooma, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cooma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.2352°N, 149.1241°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 17, 1998 | 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia | M3.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia | M3.2 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia | M2.8 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia | M2.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M2.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia | M2.7 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in |
Cooma has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.1").