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Weather & Climate in Alexander Bay, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alexander Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 6,935.6 sq mi (17,963.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5961°N, 16.4854°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 3, 1993 | 62 km NW of Springbok, South Africa | M3.9 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in |
Alexander Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.1").