Port Augusta, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

12,788 Population 25/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$21,463 median income, 8.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$109,200 home value, $546/mo rent

Port Augusta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	506.1 sq mi (1,310.7 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	-32.4960°N, 137.7728°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 1.06"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 11, 2025	74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia	M4.9	104 km
May 3, 1997	32 km WNW of Burra, Australia	M4.8	140 km
Oct 15, 2011	73 km E of Quorn, Australia	M4.6	101 km
Jan 26, 2009	25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia	M4.6	120 km
Feb 8, 2025	83 km NE of Quorn, Australia	M4.3	114 km
Apr 17, 2024	8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia	M4.3	115 km
Jul 30, 2010	21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia	M4.2	50 km
Nov 13, 1995	30 km E of Quorn, Australia	M4.2	59 km
Aug 18, 1999	24 km W of Peterborough, Australia	M4.2	90 km
Jun 14, 2001	56 km N of Quorn, Australia	M4.1	80 km
Sep 4, 2011	16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia	M4.1	109 km
Apr 24, 2017	29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia	M4.0	59 km
Oct 3, 2002	65 km NNE of Quorn, Australia	M3.8	93 km
Nov 29, 1991	75 km N of Quorn, Australia	M3.7	99 km
Feb 26, 1998	50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia	M3.6	127 km
Dec 17, 1992	1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia	M3.5	114 km
Apr 15, 2004	81 km ENE of Quorn, Australia	M3.5	112 km
Apr 12, 2001	30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia	M3.4	83 km
Nov 29, 1991	46 km N of Quorn, Australia	M3.3	67 km
Apr 4, 2006	28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia	M3.3	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
February	79°F (26°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
March	74°F (24°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	67°F (20°C)	0.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in
July	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
December	76°F (24°C)	0.7 in

Port Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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