Whyalla Norrie, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,760 Population 8/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$20,145 median income, 9.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

Whyalla Norrie 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. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	64.5°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Area	798.9 sq mi (2,069.3 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-33.0290°N, 137.5392°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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	115 km
Jun 5, 2010	23 km NW of Cowell, Australia	M4.7	97 km
Jan 26, 2009	25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia	M4.6	140 km
Oct 15, 2011	73 km E of Quorn, Australia	M4.6	146 km
May 14, 2020	15 km WSW of Burra, Australia	M4.4	136 km
Apr 17, 2024	8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia	M4.3	108 km
Aug 18, 1999	24 km W of Peterborough, Australia	M4.2	98 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	110 km
Sep 4, 2011	16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia	M4.1	110 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	112 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	77 km
Dec 17, 1992	1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia	M3.5	123 km
Apr 12, 2001	30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia	M3.4	94 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	149 km
Apr 4, 2006	28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia	M3.3	122 km
Nov 29, 1991	46 km N of Quorn, Australia	M3.3	131 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 Norrie 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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