Ashburton, South Africa

Full City Profile

2,659 Population 55/sq mi density

2,349 ft Elevation 716 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Ashburton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,349 ft (716 m)
Area	48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.6666°N, 30.4550°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015	19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa	M4.3	123 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	109 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	21 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	29 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
August	58°F (14°C)	1.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
December	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in

Ashburton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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