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Port Augusta, South Australia Weather History

South Australia, Australia · 45 yrs data
📍 -32.4925°S, 137.7660°E
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Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest Month
🔥
January
Avg 28.6°C
Min 13.5°C
Max 43.6°C
Coldest Month
❄️
July
Avg 12.2°C
Min 2.3°C
Max 22.0°C
Wettest Month
🌧️
June
27 mm
Driest Month
🏜️
March
15 mm
Most Humid
💧
June
70%
Least Humid
🌬️
January
40%
Highest Ever
🌡️
47.7°C
January 2019
Lowest Ever
🧊
-0.1°C
July 1995

Port Augusta Climate Overview

Port Augusta has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year creating warm and dry conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January🔥43.6°C13.5°C28.6°C40%174.28.05
February🌞42.2°C13.5°C27.8°C41%173.97.38
March🌞38.7°C11.3°C25.0°C46%153.56.11
April☀️33.1°C8.5°C20.8°C52%183.04.63
May☀️27.0°C5.3°C16.1°C62%202.83.34
June🌤️22.2°C2.7°C12.5°C70%272.82.75
July🌤️22.0°C2.3°C12.2°C69%242.92.99
August🌤️25.7°C2.9°C14.3°C64%233.23.93
September☀️31.2°C4.8°C18.0°C56%243.45.35
October☀️35.9°C6.7°C21.3°C49%213.76.58
November🌞39.4°C9.1°C24.2°C45%223.97.47
December🌞41.7°C11.3°C26.5°C41%204.17.97

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Port Augusta Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Port Augusta

July is Port Augusta's coldest month, with average lows reaching 2.3°C.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 2.6°C23.3°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Port Augusta

Summer temperatures in Port Augusta peak in January, climbing to 43.6°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 12.8°C42.5°C

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainiest Period in Port Augusta

Port Augusta sees its highest rainfall in June, receiving approximately 27 mm of precipitation.
🌧️June to September (avg) · up to 27 mm

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 19812025 climate normals · °C

🌡️ Port Augusta Monthly Temperature Guide

January is the hottest month in Port Augusta, with average highs reaching 43.6°C, while July is the coldest with lows dropping to 2.3°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 19812025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Port Augusta

Port Augusta receives its highest rainfall in June, while humidity peaks during summer months.
🌧️ Wettest: June 27 mm☀️ Driest: March 15 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 70% in June · annual avg 53%

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:20.6°C
Avg Annual Rainfall:250 mm
Avg Humidity:53%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Port Augusta's recorded history was 2019 (avg: 22.2°C), while the coldest was 1992 (avg: 19.3°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Port Augusta's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
  • 📊 Minimum temperatures have remained largely stable across the dataset
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C

Port Augusta's temperatures has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 47.7°C in January 2019, while the lowest dropped to -0.1°C in July 1995.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Port Augusta shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
8.6°C21.7°C34.9°C11949%3.5 m/s
2024
8.6°C21.3°C34.1°C17450%3.3 m/s
2023
8.5°C21.6°C34.7°C16452%3.4 m/s
2022
8.1°C20.0°C31.9°C31057%3.4 m/s
2021
7.8°C20.6°C33.4°C20853%3.5 m/s
2020
7.7°C20.4°C33.0°C20853%3.5 m/s
2019 🔥
8.3°C22.2°C36.0°C4947%3.5 m/s
2018
8.4°C21.6°C34.8°C3747%3.5 m/s
2017
8.0°C21.5°C34.9°C4049%3.4 m/s
2016
8.0°C20.9°C33.7°C20253%3.6 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Port Augusta?

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), January is typically the hottest month in Port Augusta, South Australia, with average high temperatures around 43.6°C.

What is the coldest month in Port Augusta?

July is the coldest month in Port Augusta, with average low temperatures around 2.3°C.

What is the rainiest month in Port Augusta?

June receives the most rainfall with approximately 27 mm, while March is the driest with 15 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Port Augusta?

The highest recorded temperature was 47.7°C in January 2019. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Port Augusta?

The lowest recorded temperature was -0.1°C in July 1995.

How many years of data does this page cover?

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Port Augusta get?

Port Augusta receives the most sunlight in January with an average solar radiation of 8.05 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in South Australia.

Where does this weather data come from?

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Years: 45