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Weather & Climate in Barkly East, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barkly East enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,869 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Area | 3,447.6 sq mi (8,929.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.9683°N, 27.5957°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in |
Barkly East has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").