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Weather & Climate in Barkly West, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Barkly West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,622 ft (1,104 m)
Area3,270.3 sq mi (8,470.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5354°N, 24.5215°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 91 km 5 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 92 km 5 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 97 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Wettest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
July 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in

Barkly West has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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