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Weather & Climate in Brandvlei, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brandvlei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.4653°N, 20.4866°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Dec 31, 1994 | 50 km ENE of Brandvlei, South Africa | M4.5 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 91 km S of Pofadder, South Africa | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2001 | 82 km S of Pofadder, South Africa | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 1993 | 89 km SSE of Pofadder, South Africa | M3.5 | 96 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) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Brandvlei has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.2").