Ouse, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Ouse
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 303 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1842 |
| Postcode(s) | 7140 |
| Elevation | 150 m (492 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Ouse (/uːz/) is a small town in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania, Australia. It is located on the Lyell Highway. In 2016, Ouse had a population of 303 people.
History of Ouse
Ouse is a place with an interesting past. The Ouse Post Office first opened its doors on 1 October 1835.
In 2006, the Ouse District Hospital changed its role. It became a community health centre, which focuses on local health services for the area.
Learning in Ouse
Students in Ouse attend the Ouse District School. This public school teaches children from Kindergarten all the way up to Grade 6.
Weather in Ouse
Ouse has a type of oceanic climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and cool, somewhat damp winters. The temperature can change a lot between day and night, especially because the town is inland.
Rainfall in Ouse can vary, but it usually rains more in early spring. The driest time of year is in midsummer. Frost is very common in winter, and it can even happen at other times of the year, including summer. Snowfall can occur, but it is not very common.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 40.7 (105.3) |
39.0 (102.2) |
36.4 (97.5) |
30.5 (86.9) |
26.0 (78.8) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.6 (67.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
27.1 (80.8) |
30.8 (87.4) |
33.6 (92.5) |
38.0 (100.4) |
40.7 (105.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.4 (77.7) |
25.3 (77.5) |
22.3 (72.1) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.8 (58.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
21.0 (69.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.1 (50.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.9 (40.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
1.4 (34.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.3 (41.5) |
7.2 (45.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
5.5 (41.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −0.4 (31.3) |
0.2 (32.4) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 26.3 (1.04) |
31.3 (1.23) |
31.1 (1.22) |
29.7 (1.17) |
34.0 (1.34) |
41.8 (1.65) |
48.1 (1.89) |
64.2 (2.53) |
67.8 (2.67) |
51.8 (2.04) |
38.7 (1.52) |
33.9 (1.33) |
506.3 (19.93) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1mm) | 8.5 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 12.2 | 11.2 | 152.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 39 | 41 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 68 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 49 | 43 | 54 |
