Cleve, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Cleve is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 953. Elevation: 643 ft (196 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

953 Population 99/sq mi density
643 ft Elevation 196 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Cleve

Cleve

Cleve is a small agriculturally based town on Central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It is 226 km southwest of Port Augusta and 143 km north of Port Lincoln. At the 2006 census, Cleve had a population of 738.
The town has its origins in the 1850s, with the town established some twenty years later.

People

Population953
Density99/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Population953
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Coordinates-33.7000°, 136.5000°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cleve

Cleve is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 953. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Cleve

Cleve has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.4° 19.9
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.1° 20.6
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.9° 25.7
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 13° / 23.4° 23.9
May 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 37.3
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.2° 53.3
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.7° 41.9
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17.1° 46.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.1° 43.7
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23° 33.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.2° 26.7
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.8° 31.0
Cleve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates33.7000°S, 136.5000°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 5, 2010.

Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 25 km
Jun 9, 1996 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia M4.4 98 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 58 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 55 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 67 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 138 km
Nov 8, 2002 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia M2.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Cleve has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Cleve

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cleve Area School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cleve

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Cleve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cleve Old Council Chambers - National Trust

Hotels in Cleve

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Hotel Motel

Cafes in Cleve

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Bakery and Deli
Pink Door Cafe

Monuments in Cleve

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goyders Line

Gas Stations in Cleve

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birdseye Roadhouse

Banks in Cleve

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Cleve

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cleve Golf Club
Darke Peak Golf Course
Darke Peak Golf Course

Airports Near Cleve

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cleve AirportCVCMedium Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
Kimba Airport-Small Airport
Tumby Bay Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cleve

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cleve Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cleve

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Cleve Uniting Church

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Cleve

2 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Cleve.

Name Year Description
Mangalo 1975
Kielpa 1948

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleve

What is the population of Cleve?

Cleve has a population of 953 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cleve?

Cleve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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