Ladysmith, South Africa

Full City Profile

143,446 Population 107/sq mi density

3,314 ft Elevation 1,010 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Ladysmith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	64.4°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,314 ft (1,010 m)
Area	1,338.6 sq mi (3,466.9 km²)
Population Density	107/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.5587°N, 29.7790°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	120 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	144 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	53°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
August	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
November	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
December	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in

Ladysmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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