Industry Cowra is the centre of a thriving farming district. Much of the state's asparagus crop, tomatoes and corn are processed at the local cannery. Wine is another local product and a number of vineyards are open for tasting and sales. Background Climate Rainfall is fairly well distributed throughout the year with slight increases during the summer months. Average rainfall is 51mm.
Temperature has a considerable seasonal variation.
Maximum of 30.5 degrees in summer with a low of 3.4 in winter overnight. The granite rocks overlooking the town probably gave Cowra its name as it is thought the word 'Cowra' comes from an Aboriginal word meaning rocks. PO Box 34, Cowra, NSW 2794. This is a Cowley Internet Community Development Project. Tourism managers please feel free to contribute .