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Weather & Climate in Cowra, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cowra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1,401.9 sq mi (3,630.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.8355°N, 148.6966°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 41 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 25 km NW of Temora, Australia | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 16 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia | M3.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia | M3.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.7 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia | M3.7 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 21 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia | M3.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.4 | 116 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 1991 | 23 km S of Cowra, Australia | M3.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 23 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1994 | 25 km E of Forbes, Australia | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia | M3.3 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Sep 18, 1994 | 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia | M3.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2001 | 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia | M3.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia | M3.1 | 106 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in |
Cowra has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.7").