Port Pirie South, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Pirie South is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,878. Elevation: 36 ft (11 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

3,878 Population 5/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population3,878
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population3,878
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-33.1980°, 138.0145°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Pirie South

Port Pirie South is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,878. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Port Pirie South

Port Pirie South has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 23.9
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.2° 16.2
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.8° 22.9
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 20.8
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.5° 30.6
Jun 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 40.3
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.7° 33.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 33.2
Sep 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.5° 37.5
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 36.0
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.8° 30.3
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.7° 33.0
Port Pirie South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.1980°S, 138.0145°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 11, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 141 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 146 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 67 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 105 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 127 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 149 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 103 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 126 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 89 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 63 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 114 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 103 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 60 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 149 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 66 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 105 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 104 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 131 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 117 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Port Pirie South has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Port Pirie South

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Risdon Park Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Port Pirie South

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Pirie Railway Station Museum

Libraries in Port Pirie South

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
John Pirie Secondary School Library0.0

Airports Near Port Pirie South

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Orroroo Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-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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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Pirie South

What is the population of Port Pirie South?

Port Pirie South has a population of 3,878 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Pirie South?

Port Pirie South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

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