Pilgrim’s Rest, South Africa

Full City Profile

2,061 Population 1/sq mi density

4,298 ft Elevation 1,310 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Pilgrim’s Rest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Area	3,063.4 sq mi (7,934.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.9050°N, 30.7533°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 7, 2013	43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa	M4.6	84 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.5	118 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	94 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	133 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	6.5 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
June	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
July	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	5.2 in
December	66°F (19°C)	6.5 in

Pilgrim’s Rest has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (0.5").

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