Moonta, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

608 Population 1/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$16,055 median income, 13.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

Moonta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	95 ft (29 m)
Area	860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.0684°N, 137.5908°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 17, 2024.

Mar 5, 1997	5 km ESE of Burra, Australia	M4.8	136 km
May 3, 1997	32 km WNW of Burra, Australia	M4.8	113 km
Jun 5, 2010	23 km NW of Cowell, Australia	M4.7	99 km
May 14, 2020	15 km WSW of Burra, Australia	M4.4	116 km
Apr 17, 2024	8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia	M4.3	141 km
Aug 17, 1991	21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia	M4.1	138 km
Oct 27, 1995	69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia	M3.8	129 km
Jan 22, 1999	36 km SSE of Burra, Australia	M3.8	137 km
May 6, 1998	near the coast of South Australia	M3.7	72 km
Feb 26, 1998	50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia	M3.6	120 km
May 9, 2001	28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia	M3.5	105 km
Jul 17, 2006	55 km S of Cowell, Australia	M3.4	62 km
May 23, 2004	17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia	M3.3	146 km
Apr 4, 2006	28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia	M3.3	129 km
Oct 18, 2011	3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia	M3.3	146 km
May 9, 2001	near the coast of South Australia	M3.1	115 km
Jul 8, 2007	29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia	M3.1	143 km
Mar 11, 2000	16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia	M3.0	87 km
Aug 13, 2003	18 km WNW of Jamestown, Australia	M3.0	127 km
May 2, 2003	26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia	M2.9	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1902	KANGAROO ISLAND	Earthquake	—	—	110 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 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").

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