Which areas of South Australia receive the most rainfall?

South Australia is the driest state in Australia, with only a small fraction of its land receiving significant annual precipitation. The areas that receive the most rainfall are located along the southern coasts and the north-south-trending Mount Lofty and Flinders ranges.1

Specifically, the highest rainfall in the state occurs in the vicinity of Mount Lofty, where annual falls reach approximately 47 inches (1,200 mm). In contrast, the lowest rainfall occurs in the arid interior near Lake Eyre, which receives 6 inches (150 mm) or less annually.1