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Australian Weather Records and Climate Extremes
SA Hottest
30.5°C
Oodnadatta
SA Coldest
9.4°C
Hahndorf
SA Wettest
764mm
McLaren Vale

Australia's vast geography creates diverse weather extremes across its regions, influenced by latitude, ocean currents, and elevation. SA includes a diverse array of climates, from coastal cities to inland deserts and mountain regions, creating remarkable variation within a single state. This page highlights the extreme weather records across SA, showing where the hottest, coldest, wettest, and most variable weather occurs. By examining these regional records, we better understand the geographical and climatic influences that shape SA's weather patterns. Each extreme city tells a story of how latitude, elevation, proximity to ocean, and continental position influence temperature, precipitation, and overall climate character.

Climate Extremes by Category

Hottest City
Oodnadatta
Avg max: 30.5°C
Coldest City
Hahndorf
Avg min: 9.4°C
Wettest City
McLaren Vale
Annual: 764mm
Driest City
Marree
Annual: 133mm
Most Comfortable
Ceduna
Comfort: 7.9/10
Least Comfortable
Oodnadatta
Comfort: 5.4/10

All SA Cities: Complete Weather Data

Comprehensive climate data for all cities in SA. Comfort scores range from 1 (least comfortable) to 10 (most comfortable).

City Avg Max °C Avg Min °C Annual Rain mm Days >35°C Frost Days Comfort
Adelaide 21.5 11.8 459 9 2 6.9
Barossa Valley 21.7 10.9 488 17 1 6.3
Berri 24.9 12.4 232 44 0 6.6
Ceduna 23.8 12.9 218 29 1 7.9
Clare 21.5 10.4 359 15 8 6.3
Coober Pedy 28.7 15.0 164 100 5 5.9
Goolwa 20.6 11.8 442 15 0 7.2
Hahndorf 19.1 9.4 568 3 2 6.2
Kingscote 20.5 11.8 402 4 0 7.1
Marree 29.3 15.6 133 112 4 5.7
McLaren Vale 20.6 11.5 764 9 1 6.5
Mount Gambier 18.8 9.5 627 6 3 5.9
Murray Bridge 22.5 10.9 332 20 3 7.0
Naracoorte 20.9 9.5 409 12 7 6.4
Oodnadatta 30.5 16.6 173 129 4 5.4
Port Augusta 26.6 13.5 249 59 1 6.5
Port Lincoln 20.3 13.0 333 4 0 7.4
Port Pirie 24.7 13.2 272 30 1 6.8
Renmark 25.0 12.3 230 44 2 6.6
Robe 18.1 11.6 531 1 0 5.7
Victor Harbor 19.2 12.0 483 7 0 6.5
Whyalla 25.2 13.0 196 40 2 7.2

About This Data

Weather records are calculated from the full annual climate profile of each city, based on real historical data. The comfort score accounts for temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar radiation to rate climate suitability on a 1-10 scale. Use these records to understand SA's climate diversity and choose the best locations for your needs.

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