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Burra, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,149 Population 3/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$18,218 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent
Burra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6717°N, 138.9284°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 104 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 5 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 33 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 98 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 113 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 129 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 15 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 59 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 88 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 60 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 69 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 41 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 37 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 78 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 95 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 31 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 79 km
Jun 8, 2005 110 km E of Peterborough, Australia M3.3 133 km
Nov 4, 1992 17 km WSW of Peterborough, Australia M3.1 74 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Burra has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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