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Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara
South Australia, Australia

Kalka

Kalka is a locality in South Australia, Australia, 670 m above sea level. It has a population of about 112 (2021). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population112
Local time01:56
26.11° S, 129.16° EElevation 670 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
The year in Kalkaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kalka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

40 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

9 mm of rain

Weather in Kalka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct26°13°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct29°15°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°16°11.9 mm
Thu29 Oct24°19°24 mm
Fri30 Oct32°18°
Sat31 Oct33°18°
Sun1 Nov36°19°
Mon2 Nov35°21°
Tue3 Nov28°20°

When to go to Kalka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475665889596989791725458
High36°35°32°28°22°18°18°21°26°30°32°34°
Low23°22°19°16°11°7°6°8°12°16°19°21°
Rain (mm)32324716231613915174057
Wet days523122012362

What's on in Kalka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Kalka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kalka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Yulara 117 km ←2016 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Kalka

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Kalka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kalka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kalka.
What is the hottest month in Kalka?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kalka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kalka?
November is the wettest month with about 40 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.