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Laura
Beetaloo Reservoir
Beetaloo Reservoir
South Australia, Australia

Laura

Laura is a village in South Australia, Australia, 252 m above sea level. It has a population of about 522 (2021). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population522
Local time21:35
33.19° S, 138.30° EElevation 252 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5480
The year in Lauraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low22° / 10°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Laura at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

61 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.9 km

Weather in Laura

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct24°18°6.2 mm
Sun25 Oct16°9°20.3 mm
Mon26 Oct18°6°
Tue27 Oct20°9°
Wed28 Oct22°8°
Thu29 Oct24°12°7.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°14°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°15°1 mm
Sun1 Nov29°18°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°1.5 mm

When to go to Laura

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687585899164636790888382
High30°30°27°22°18°14°14°15°18°22°25°28°
Low17°17°15°12°9°7°6°6°8°10°13°15°
Rain (mm)201821294661605851423330
Wet days424547674573

What's on in Laura

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

Monuments and museums in Laura

All monuments

Outdoors around Laura

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Laura Community Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.5 km
Gladstone Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
Gladstone Golf ClubGolf courses
2.6 km
Napperby GorgeViewpoints
2.9 km
Laura Golf CourseGolf courses
6.5 km

Nature around Laura

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Laura

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Laura

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Laura

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

Laura from above

Postal code

5480

Getting to Laura

Whyalla AirportWYA
75 km
Port Augusta AirportPUG
93 km
Adelaide International AirportADL
197 km
GladstoneRailway station
11 km
CaltowieRailway station
17 km

Places near Laura

Places with a climate like Laura

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Laura?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Laura.
What is the hottest month in Laura?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Laura?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Laura?
June is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Laura?
The postal code of Laura is 5480.