Moonta Bay, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Moonta Bay is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,633. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 63°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 Moonta Bay
Moonta Bay is located in the Copper Coast region of Northern Yorke Peninsula South Australia, adjacent to the historic town of Moonta and Port Hughes.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,633 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.0500°, 137.5667° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (447 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moonta Bay
Moonta Bay is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,633. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Moonta Bay
Moonta Bay has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0500°S, 137.5667°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 | - | - | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in |
Moonta Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.6").
Museums in Moonta Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agery Reserve - National Trust | ||||
| Hughes Pump House-National Trust | ||||
| Matta House-National Trust | ||||
| Moonta Miner's Cottage and Heritage Garden-National Trust | ||||
| Moonta Mines Model School Museum - National Trust | ||||
| Moonta Railway Station-National Trust | ||||
| Moonta School Of Mines-National Trust | ||||
| Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper Mine | ||||
| The Farm Shed National Trust Museum | ||||
| Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical National Trust Museum | ||||
| War Memorial |
Libraries in Moonta Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadina Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Moonta Bay
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Moonta Bay
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cowell Airport | CCW | Small Airport |
| Kadina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lochiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Minlaton Airport | XML | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Moonta Bay?
Moonta Bay has a population of 2,633 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moonta Bay?
Moonta Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
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