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Weather & Climate in Kingscote, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingscote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.6559°N, 137.6393°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 19, 2016 | 111 km WSW of Kingscote, Australia | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2010 | 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia | M3.8 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 86 km W of Kingscote, Australia | M3.5 | 86 km | 16 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia | M3.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia | M3.3 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia | M2.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia | M2.7 | 67 km | 10 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 | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in |
Kingscote has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").