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Weather & Climate in Aliwal North, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aliwal North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1,325 m) |
| Area | 2,009.9 sq mi (5,205.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.6937°N, 26.7114°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in |
Aliwal North has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.6").