Dalton, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,788 Population 2/sq mi density

3,448 ft Elevation 1,051 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Dalton 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	3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Area	804.3 sq mi (2,083.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.3409°N, 30.6312°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

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	95 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	147 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	39 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	25 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in
March	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
August	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in
December	69°F (20°C)	5.0 in

Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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