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Check the live forecast above before heading out, as Kootingal’s weather can shift quickly between the New England tablelands and the Liverpool Plains. This page gives you the essentials for planning your day around Tamworth’s eastern neighbour.
What’s the typical weather pattern for Kootingal?
Kootingal sits at the edge of the Northern Tablelands, so you’ll often see cooler mornings than in Tamworth, with a brisk westerly breeze picking up by midday. Summers are warm but not oppressive, with January highs usually in the low 30s Celsius, while winters bring crisp, frosty mornings and clear, still afternoons. The live forecast above will tell you exactly what’s coming today.
Where can I check local radar and conditions?
The nearest weather radar for Kootingal is the Gunnedah radar, which covers the wider region including Tamworth and the Peel Valley. For a closer look, the kootingal weather radar feed from the Bureau of Meteorology shows any approaching showers or storms. You can also compare conditions with nearby centres like tamworth weather or port macquarie weather if you’re travelling east.
Does Kootingal get snow in winter?
Snow is rare in Kootingal itself — the town sits at about 500 metres elevation. Heavier falls are more common in the higher parts of the New England tablelands, like Walcha or Guyra, about 50–80 km east.
How does Kootingal weather compare to Tamworth?
Kootingal is usually 1–2 °C cooler than Tamworth, especially in the morning, because of its slightly higher elevation and proximity to the Moonbi Range. Afternoon temperatures are similar, though Kootingal can catch more easterly cloud.
Where is the best radar for Kootingal?
The weather gunnedah radar is the most reliable for your area, covering the Tamworth to Gunnedah corridor. You can also check the kootingal weather radar loop on the Bureau of Meteorology site for real-time precipitation tracking.
Sources
For broader conditions across the state, visit our Australia weather hub or check specific city forecasts like Sydney Weather and Brisbane Weather. Stay aware of any developing storms via our Severe Weather Warning page.