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Jamestown, Australia

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,610 Population 2/sq mi density
1,496 ft Elevation 456 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,674 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent
Jamestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2053°N, 138.6050°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 90 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 131 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 36 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 64 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 104 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 60 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 98 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 131 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 57 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 8 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 148 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 123 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 30 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 101 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 119 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 17 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 50 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 104 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 96 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.8").

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