All Countries
Weather & Climate in Apel, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 2,635.4 sq mi (6,825.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.4145°N, 29.7499°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Apel has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").