Maitland, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Maitland is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°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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About Maitland
Maitland is a town on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. By road, it is 168 km (104 mi) west of Adelaide, 164 km (102 mi) south of Port Pirie and 46 km (29 mi) north of Minlaton. The town lies in the traditional lands of the Narungga, whose name for the district is Maggiwarda.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,312 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.3739°, 137.6733° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2 inches (437 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maitland
Maitland is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Maitland
Maitland has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 490 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3739°S, 137.6733°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Maitland has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.6").
Museums in Maitland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agery Reserve - National Trust | ||||
| Ardrossan Museum | ||||
| Maitland Museum-National Trust |
Golf Courses in Maitland
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maitland
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balaklava Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kadina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lochiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Minlaton Airport | XML | Small Airport |
| Snowtown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yorketown Airport | ORR | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Maitland
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Maitland.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maitland (nsw, australia) | 1999 | Moving lhazy bright light, sped up, split into 2 then both vanished. |
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What is the population of Maitland?
Maitland has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maitland?
Maitland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.
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