Fraserburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

3,029 Population 79/sq mi density

4,140 ft Elevation 1,262 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Fraserburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Area	38.2 sq mi (98.9 km²)
Population Density	79/sq mi
Coordinates	-31.9157°N, 21.5134°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on May 14, 2011.

Nov 5, 2009	43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa	M4.3	119 km
May 14, 2011	39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa	M4.1	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
February	71°F (22°C)	1.1 in
March	67°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	0.8 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in
July	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in
September	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
October	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
December	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in

Fraserburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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