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Weather & Climate in Beaufort West, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaufort West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,785 ft (849 m) |
| Area | 21.8 sq mi (56.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.3567°N, 22.5830°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 73 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) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in |
Beaufort West has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").