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Peterborough, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,530 Population 2/sq mi density
1,762 ft Elevation 537 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,413 median income, 13.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $451/mo rent
Peterborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9721°N, 138.8407°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 61 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 104 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 65 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 80 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 76 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 26 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 105 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 81 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 122 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 28 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 85 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 25 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 110 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 138 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 17 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 143 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 88 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 49 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Peterborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.6").

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