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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. The area gets 306 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,479 ft (1,670 m) |
| Area | 5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.2644°N, 148.4818°W |
| 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").