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Weather & Climate in Bethulie, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bethulie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,206 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,206 ft (1,282 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.4986°N, 25.9746°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in |
Bethulie has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.4").