Weather & Climate in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kosciuszko National Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,479 ft (1,670 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2644°S, 148.4818°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2012 | 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia | M3.7 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia | M3.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1994 | 5 km N of Jindera, Australia | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia | M3.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2003 | 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M3.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia | M3.0 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia | M3.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2003 | 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M3.0 | 9 km | 2 km |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia | M2.9 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia | M2.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 35 km W of Duffy, Australia | M2.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia | M2.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia | M2.8 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia | M2.7 | 28 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia | M2.7 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia | M2.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 33°F (1°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 32°F (-0°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in |
Kosciuszko National Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in August to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").