Pukatja, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Pukatja is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 513. Elevation: 2,228 ft (679 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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

513 Population 13/sq mi density
2,228 ft Elevation 679 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
11.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population513
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Population513
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Coordinates-26.2783°, 132.1334°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation11.8 inches (299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pukatja

Pukatja is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 513. The city sits at an elevation of 2,228 feet (679 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Pukatja

Pukatja has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.6°C), the coldest is Jun (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 282 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 21.5° / 35.6° 34.7
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 20.6° / 34.9° 17.2
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 17.7° / 32° 31.0
Apr 20.3°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.3° 19.3
May 14.9°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.5° 17.8
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 4.8° / 18° 17.4
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 4.5° / 18.8° 13.4
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 6.2° / 21.5° 7.6
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 10.9° / 26.3° 12.8
Oct 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30° 20.3
Nov 25°C / 77°F 17.7° / 32.4° 29.1
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.4° / 33.5° 61.3
Pukatja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,228 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates26.2783°S, 132.1334°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 15, 2017.

Jun 9, 2013 139 km SE of Yulara, Australia M5.3 23 km
Mar 23, 2012 140 km SE of Yulara, Australia M5.3 22 km
Apr 1, 2006 83 km S of Yulara, Australia M4.8 119 km
Mar 13, 2005 120 km SSE of Yulara, Australia M4.5 51 km
Mar 16, 2012 133 km SE of Yulara, Australia M4.3 33 km
Jul 15, 2017 138 km SE of Yulara, Australia M4.2 24 km
Jun 23, 1998 140 km SE of Yulara, Australia M4.1 23 km
Mar 19, 2005 94 km S of Yulara, Australia M4.1 128 km
Dec 1, 1990 169 km SSE of Yulara, Australia M3.9 73 km
Aug 14, 1999 93 km SSW of Yulara, Australia M3.9 146 km
Mar 24, 2002 176 km SSE of Yulara, Australia M3.5 66 km
Aug 14, 2004 94 km S of Yulara, Australia M3.5 120 km
May 5, 2004 50 km S of Yulara, Australia M3.5 136 km
Jan 26, 2004 135 km SE of Yulara, Australia M3.2 30 km
Mar 24, 2002 166 km SSE of Yulara, Australia M3.1 67 km
May 5, 2004 Northern Territory, Australia M3.1 127 km
Sep 2, 2004 170 km SSE of Yulara, Australia M2.8 39 km
Jul 12, 2001 99 km S of Yulara, Australia M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Pukatja has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Pukatja

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ernabella Anangu School - - - -
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Airports Near Pukatja

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernabella AirportERBSmall Airport
Fregon Airport-Small Airport
Kenmore Park Airport-Small Airport
Mulga Park AirportMUPSmall Airport
Umuwa Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Pukatja

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Pukatja.

Name Year Description
Wilbia 1965

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 Pukatja

What is the population of Pukatja?

Pukatja has a population of 513 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 39.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pukatja?

Pukatja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches.

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