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Weather & Climate in Kingston, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (776.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.2333°N, 140.3500°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 5, 1997 | 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia | M4.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | New South Wales, Australia | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia | M3.3 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia | M2.7 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 26 km E of Angaston, Australia | M2.5 | 98 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and March the driest (0.4").