Riverton, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Riverton is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,029. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,029 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.1551°, 138.7482° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.7 inches (499 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Riverton
Riverton is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,029. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Riverton
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 434.6 sq mi (1,125.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1551°S, 138.7482°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Riverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.8").
Museums in Riverton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum National Trust | ||||
| Bagot's Fortune Mining Museum | ||||
| Kapunda Museum |
Libraries in Riverton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resource Centre | 0.0 |
Hotels in Riverton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Riverton
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Riverton
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Riverton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Valley Brewing Company |
Airports Near Riverton
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | - | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balaklava Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clare Valley Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Farrell Flat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoyleton Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Kapunda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lochiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sedan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Snowtown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Steinfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stonefield Gliding | - | Small Airport |
| Truro Flat Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Riverton
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Valley |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Riverton?
Riverton has a population of 1,029 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 434.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Riverton?
Riverton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.
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