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Weather & Climate in Cowell, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 798.9 sq mi (2,069.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6823°N, 136.9212°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia | M4.7 | 24 km | 15 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | near the coast of South Australia | M3.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia | M3.6 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 55 km S of Cowell, Australia | M3.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia | M2.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia | M2.8 | 89 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) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Cowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and March the driest (0.6").