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Weather & Climate in Coober Pedy, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coober Pedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.0142°N, 134.7550°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 11, 2003 | 126 km NNE of Coober Pedy, Australia | M4.2 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Coober Pedy, Australia | M3.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 149 km E of Coober Pedy, Australia | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in |
Coober Pedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.3").