Coober Pedy, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Coober Pedy is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,566. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,566 |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.0142°, 134.7550° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,566. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.6°C), the coldest is Jun (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.0142°S, 134.7550°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in |
Coober Pedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Coober Pedy
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafe SA Coober Pedy | College | - | , |
Schools in Coober Pedy
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coober Pedy School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Coober Pedy
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Coober Pedy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faye's Underground Home | ||||
| The Cave (Faye's First Underground Home) | ||||
| Umoona Opal Mine & Museum |
Libraries in Coober Pedy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Underground Books | 0.0 |
Hotels in Coober Pedy
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coober Pedy
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coober Pedy
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Coober Pedy
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Coober Pedy
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coober Pedy
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Coober Pedy
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Coober Pedy
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Coober Pedy
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coober Pedy Airport | CPD | Medium Airport |
| Ingomar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mabel Creek Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manguri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matheson Bore Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Clarence Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wirrida Siding Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Coober Pedy
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Coober Pedy LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coober Pedy
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catacomb Church | |
| Coober Pedy Community Church | |
| Coober Pedy Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship | |
| Saint Elijah Church | |
| Saints Peter and Paul Church | |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | |
| The Revival Fellowship |
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Meteorites Near Coober Pedy
2 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Coober Pedy.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Moorumbunna | 1943 | |
| Lake Labyrinth | 1924 |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy has a population of 1,566 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.
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