Harrismith, South Africa

Full City Profile

33,390 Population 15/sq mi density

5,390 ft Elevation 1,643 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Harrismith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Area	2,162.7 sq mi (5,601.5 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.2728°N, 29.1295°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Oct 11, 1993.

Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
March	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.6 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
July	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Driest
August	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in

Harrismith has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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