Roxby Downs, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Roxby Downs is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,671. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°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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About Roxby Downs
Roxby Downs is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia about 511 kilometres (318 mi) north of the state capital of Adelaide. The town has a highly transient population of around 4,000 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,671 |
| Population Density | 113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.5631°, 136.8955° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.4 inches (187 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Roxby Downs
Roxby Downs is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,671. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Roxby Downs
Roxby Downs has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 137 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5631°S, 136.8955°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Roxby Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.4").
Schools in Roxby Downs
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxby Downs Area School | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Roxby Downs
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Roxby Downs
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Roxby Downs
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Roxby Downs
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andamooka Airport | ADO | Small Airport |
| Carrapateena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olympic Dam Airport | OLP | Small Airport |
| Parakylia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roxby Downs Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wirraminna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woomera Airfield | UMR | Small Airport |
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Meteorites Near Roxby Downs
5 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Roxby Downs.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Springs | 2002 | |
| Poolowanna | 1997 | |
| Lake Torrens | 1989 | |
| Pine Dam | 1976 | |
| Witchelina | 1920 |
UFO Sightings Near Roxby Downs
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Roxby Downs.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| South australia | 2001 | they flew over crashed and dissapeaRED |
Shipwrecks Near Roxby Downs
1 documented shipwrecks found near Roxby Downs.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Brennan | - | A barge abandoned on the Birdsville Track to the south of the Cooper Creek in Etadunna. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Roxby Downs?
Roxby Downs has a population of 3,671 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Roxby Downs?
Roxby Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.
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