Clarens, South Africa

Full City Profile

7,644 Population 1,445/sq mi density

5,965 ft Elevation 1,818 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Clarens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,965 ft (1,818 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density	1,445/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.5154°N, 28.4199°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 5, 2016	4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	143 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa	M4.2	109 km
Jul 24, 2001	12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa	M4.2	147 km
Jul 31, 1993	5 km S of Nako, Lesotho	M3.8	143 km
Feb 21, 1996	12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa	M3.6	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
March	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
April	56°F (14°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
August	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
November	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
December	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in

Clarens has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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