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Moonta Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Thursday at 25° · coldest night Thursday at 9°

The short of it: Moonta weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 19 °C (67 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high 21 °C (69 °F), low 17 °C (62 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:15 local time.

MOONTA, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 21° and falling to 17° after dark. That is 6° colder than Moonta usually sees in November, when highs average 26°. A brisk wind blows from the WSW, gusting to 35 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 25°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 9°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 1.5 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 13°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Moonta brings highs near 26°, lows of 13° and about 26 mm of rain over the month. January is the warmest month here at 31°, July the coldest at 7°, and June the wettest with 50 mm. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 13 h 45 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 25 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy19°16°20 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy20°16°21 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy20°17°22 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy20°17°22 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy20°17°22 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy20°17°22 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy19°16°22 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy18°15°22 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy18°14°21 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy17°14°19 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy17°15°16 km/h–
9 PMOvercast17°15°15 km/h–
10 PMOvercast17°15°14 km/h–
11 PMOvercast17°14°14 km/h–
12 AMOvercast16°14°14 km/h–
1 AMOvercast16°14°12 km/h–
2 AMOvercast16°14°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast15°13°13 km/h–
4 AMOvercast15°13°12 km/h–
5 AMOvercast15°14°11 km/h–
6 AMOvercast15°13°12 km/h–
7 AMOvercast16°14°11 km/h–
8 AMOvercast16°14°14 km/h–
9 AMOvercast17°15°15 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 21°, low 17°, dry, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 6:11 AM, down 7:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today17°21°dry39 km/h13 h 45 min
Wednesday11°20°dry29 km/h13 h 47 min
Thursday9°25°dry22 km/h13 h 49 min
Friday15°23°1.5 mm24 km/h13 h 51 min
Saturday15°21°dry29 km/h13 h 52 min
Sunday12°20°dry32 km/h13 h 54 min
Monday11°21°dry29 km/h13 h 55 min

Warmest: Thursday at 25°. Wettest: Friday, 1.5 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 39 km/h.

The Almanac · Moonta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Moonta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
20 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Moonta in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Moonta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°15 mm19 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°15 mm19 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March28°15°17 mm18 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°12°27 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°10°35 mm14 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°8°50 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July16°7°39 mm15 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August17°7°37 mm17 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°9°42 mm19 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°10°29 mm19 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°13°26 mm20 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°15°23 mm21 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Moonta

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Moonta today?

Right now it is 19 °C (67 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high is 21 °C (69 °F) and tonight’s low 17 °C (62 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Moonta this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 1.5 mm (0.06 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Moonta?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Moonta at present.

What is the warmest month in Moonta?

January, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 7 °C (44 °F). The wettest month is June, with 50 mm (2.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Moonta?

October and April. October brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain; April highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 27 mm (1.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Moonta?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 7 °C (44 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North MoontaSouth Australia2 km N26°13°26 mm
Moonta BaySouth Australia3 km NW26°13°25 mm
Port HughesSouth Australia4 km WSW26°13°25 mm
WallarooSouth Australia15 km NNE26°13°27 mm
KadinaSouth Australia16 km NE27°13°28 mm
MaitlandSouth Australia35 km SSE25°12°30 mm
ArdrossanSouth Australia50 km SE26°12°26 mm
Port WakefieldSouth Australia53 km ESE27°12°27 mm

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