Whyalla, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Whyalla is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 20,880. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

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

20,880 Population 26/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
13.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Whyalla

Whyalla Norrie is a suburb of Whyalla on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. It was gazetted as a distinct suburb in 1967, and had its boundaries altered in 1975 and 2000. It is bounded by Iron Knob Road, Norrie Avenue, Broadbent Terrace and MacDouall Stuart Avenue. It is part of the City of Whyalla.

People

Population20,880
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population20,880
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-33.0327°, 137.5648°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation13.9 inches (354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Whyalla

Whyalla is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 20,880. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Whyalla

Whyalla has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.7° 21.3
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 18° / 29.5° 20.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.4° 14.9
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.2° 16.3
May 14.6°C / 58°F 8.9° / 20.4° 20.5
Jun 11.7°C / 53°F 6.3° / 17.1° 29.6
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17.2° 17.6
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.8° 20.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.8° 24.1
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.4° 22.9
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 27° 25.5
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.5° 27.0
Whyalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area798.9 sq mi (2,069.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates33.0327°S, 137.5648°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.8 113 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km NW of Cowell, Australia M4.7 98 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 138 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 144 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 134 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 106 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 95 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 110 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 109 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 107 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 143 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 110 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 149 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 142 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 79 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 120 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 91 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 140 km
Aug 1, 2002 72 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M3.3 148 km
Nov 29, 1991 46 km N of Quorn, Australia M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Whyalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Whyalla

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whyalla High School - - - -
Samaritan Collage, Saint Teresa's Campus - - - -
Whyalla Town Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Whyalla

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Whyalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mount Laura Station-National Trust

Libraries in Whyalla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Whyalla Library0.0

Hotels in Whyalla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whyalla Playford Apartments

Restaurants in Whyalla

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Breeze
Oriental Inn
Tandoori Guru

Cafes in Whyalla

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blended
City Plaza Espresso Cafe
Sumthin' Tasty
Whisk Away
Whyalla Beach Cafe

Clinics in Whyalla

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Wellness Centre

Dentists in Whyalla

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Playford Dental
Whyalla Dental Care

Gas Stations in Whyalla

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OTR Whyalla
Shell

Banks in Whyalla

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Whyalla

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knockout Xpress Fitness Warehouse
Snap Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Whyalla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whyalla

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Cowell AirportCCWSmall Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Quorn Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport

Post Offices in Whyalla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whyalla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish of Whyalla
Whyalla Church of Christ

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Whyalla

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Whyalla.

Name Year Description
Whyalla (australia) 2002 amazing&#44 never seen anything like it
Whyalla (australia) 1995 Lights in the sky

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 Whyalla

What is the population of Whyalla?

Whyalla has a population of 20,880 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 798.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Whyalla?

Whyalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches.

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