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Weather & Climate in Belfast, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belfast enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Area | 2,340.4 sq mi (6,061.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.6899°N, 30.0350°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2006 | 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in |
Belfast has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.4").