# Environment & Climate — Rest of SA

The local climate — how much rain the area gets and how warm or cool it tends to be.

Area: Rest of SA (Capital City)

A typical maximum temperature of 29.4°C marks the Rest of SA as a warmer region than most similar areas. This vast landscape is defined by high temperatures and very low rainfall, reflecting the harsh conditions common to much of the state.

Annual rainfall is among the lowest for any such area at 145mm, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Both the typical maximum and minimum temperatures are higher than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 145 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 29.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.8 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/4RSAU/rest-of-sa/topic/environment-climate