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Weather & Climate in Hawthorndene, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hawthorndene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.0223°N, 138.6304°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 14, 2020 | 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia | M4.4 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia | M4.1 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia | M4.0 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2010 | 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia | M3.8 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia | M3.3 | 4 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia | M3.3 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2000 | 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia | M3.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia | M3.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia | M2.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia | M2.7 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 26 km E of Angaston, Australia | M2.5 | 86 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Hawthorndene has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").