Ladybrand, South Africa

Full City Profile

30,930 Population 16/sq mi density

5,210 ft Elevation 1,588 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Ladybrand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°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

69°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.4°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,210 ft (1,588 m)
Area	1,920.5 sq mi (4,974.0 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.1945°N, 27.4574°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 25, 2020.

Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	147 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	148 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	149 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	147 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	150 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	136 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	146 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	150 km
Mar 17, 1990	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	143 km
Jan 25, 2020	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	142 km
Aug 22, 1991	7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.5	142 km
Aug 18, 2016	10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho	M4.5	149 km
Sep 15, 2017	58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa	M4.4	131 km
Jul 23, 2019	27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa	M4.4	140 km
Sep 5, 2016	4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	58 km
Jan 27, 2002	25 km S of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	79 km
Jan 27, 2002	43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	99 km
Jul 19, 2016	5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.3	139 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa	M4.2	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
March	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
July	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
December	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in

Ladybrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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