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Beaufort West, South Africa

Full City Profile

44,737 Population 2,051/sq mi density
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Beaufort West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.5 km²)
Population Density2,051/sq mi
Coordinates-32.3567°N, 22.5830°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 18, 2016.

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 104 km
Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 68 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Beaufort West has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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