Laura, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Laura is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 765. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

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

765 Population 1/sq mi density
827 ft Elevation 252 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population765
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Population765
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Coordinates-33.1852°, 138.3023°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laura

Laura is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 765. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Laura

Laura has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 23.9
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.2° 16.2
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.8° 22.9
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 20.8
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.5° 30.6
Jun 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 40.3
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.7° 33.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 33.2
Sep 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.5° 37.5
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 36.0
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.8° 30.3
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.7° 33.0
Laura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates33.1852°S, 138.3023°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 11, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 115 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 134 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 84 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 48 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 79 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 123 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 111 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 72 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 36 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 96 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 113 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 38 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 40 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 134 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 99 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 78 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 113 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 144 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 56 km
Apr 15, 2004 81 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M3.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
February 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Laura has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Laura

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Cafes in Laura

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koffi ’n’ Kandi Cafe
Stone Hut Bakery

Monuments in Laura

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

War Memorial

Gas Stations in Laura

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Machinery

Golf Courses in Laura

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laura Golf Course
Wirrabara Golf Club
Wirrabara Golf Course

Airports Near Laura

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Orroroo Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport

Post Offices in Laura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Laura LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laura

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Laura Redeemer Lutheran Church

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 Laura

What is the population of Laura?

Laura has a population of 765 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laura?

Laura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

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