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Calcutta, South Africa

Full City Profile

35,864 Population 8/sq mi density
1,427 ft Elevation 435 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Calcutta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-24.9832°N, 31.2349°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 16, 2018.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 99 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 131 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 149 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
July 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Calcutta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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