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Weather & Climate in Cootamundra, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cootamundra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 2,166.1 sq mi (5,610.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.6410°N, 148.0284°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 13, 2017 | 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia | M4.2 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 25 km NW of Temora, Australia | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1999 | 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia | M3.9 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 16 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.7 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 21 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 23 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 106 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 1991 | 23 km S of Cowra, Australia | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 25 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia | M3.3 | 16 km | 1 km |
| Sep 18, 1994 | 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in |
Cootamundra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").