Minlaton, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Minlaton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,018. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°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 Minlaton
Minlaton is a town in central Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. It is known as the "Barley capital of the world", due to the rich Barley production in the region.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,018 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.7710°, 137.5958° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.2 inches (412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Minlaton
Minlaton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,018. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Minlaton
Minlaton has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 361 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7710°S, 137.5958°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 | - | - | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Minlaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Minlaton
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Alfred College Wambana Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Museums in Minlaton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bublacowie Military Museum | ||||
| Minlaton Museum-National Trust |
Cafes in Minlaton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Minlaton
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minlaton
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Minlaton
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balaklava Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Minlaton Airport | XML | Small Airport |
| Yorketown Airport | ORR | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Minlaton
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Minlaton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwrickbay (australia) | 2003 | white/blue sphere hovers above boat while fishing for sharks at Hardwrick Bay, Yourk Peninsula, Australia |
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Minlaton?
Minlaton has a population of 1,018 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Minlaton?
Minlaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.
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