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Weather & Climate in Amalia, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,304 ft (1,312 m) |
| Area | 1,741.3 sq mi (4,510.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.2484°N, 25.0458°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 21, 1998 | 16 km W of Orkney, South Africa | M4.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1997 | 16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 31 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Orkney, South Africa | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 1991 | 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1992 | South Africa | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 22 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 1991 | 25 km W of Orkney, South Africa | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Amalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").