Hopewell, South Africa

Full City Profile

13,321 Population 26/sq mi density

2,605 ft Elevation 794 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Hopewell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,605 ft (794 m)
Area	517.1 sq mi (1,339.4 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.7917°N, 30.3959°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

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	135 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	96 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	30 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	42 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
March	69°F (21°C)	4.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
August	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
December	69°F (21°C)	5.0 in

Hopewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").

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