Port Broughton, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Broughton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,312 Population 2/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Port Broughton

Port Broughton

Port Broughton is a small South Australian town located at the northern extent of the Yorke Peninsula on the east coast of Spencer Gulf. It is situated about 170 km north-west of Adelaide, and 56 km south of Port Pirie. At the 2016 census, the town of Port Broughton had a population of 1,034.

People

Population1,312
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,312
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-33.6007°, 137.9360°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Broughton

Port Broughton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Port Broughton

Port Broughton has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 370 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 14.5° / 32.8° 18.8
Feb 23°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.7° 23.9
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 12.1° / 28.9° 17.2
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 9.8° / 24.8° 27.6
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.9° 35.1
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.2° 52.0
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15.6° 40.0
Aug 10.5°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.8° 43.9
Sep 13°C / 55°F 5.3° / 20.7° 32.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 7.3° / 25.1° 23.2
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 10.5° / 28.7° 22.7
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 12.6° / 30.7° 32.4
Port Broughton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates33.6007°S, 137.9360°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 64 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 97 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 113 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 135 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 78 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 84 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 95 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 148 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 125 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 93 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 114 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 113 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 120 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 116 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 110 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 97 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 113 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 140 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 78 km
Jul 8, 2007 29 km NW of Jamestown, Australia M3.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in

Port Broughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Port Broughton

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Broughton Area School - - - -
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Cafes in Port Broughton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay St Cafe
Pelican's Cafe

Monuments in Port Broughton

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

War Memorial

Gas Stations in Port Broughton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #2135623331
Port Broughton Roadhouse

Golf Courses in Port Broughton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Broughton Golf Course
Snowtown Golf Club

Airports Near Port Broughton

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Kadina Airport-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Port Broughton?

Port Broughton has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Broughton?

Port Broughton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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