Aliwal North, South Africa

Full City Profile

44,436 Population 22/sq mi density

4,347 ft Elevation 1,325 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Aliwal North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Area	2,009.9 sq mi (5,205.7 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.6937°N, 26.7114°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Sep 15, 2017	58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa	M4.4	126 km
Jan 27, 2002	25 km S of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	139 km
Feb 8, 1995	35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho	M3.7	130 km
Apr 17, 1993	52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho	M2.9	99 km
Jun 10, 1993	11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho	M2.7	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
March	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
July	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
August	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
December	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in

Aliwal North has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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