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Weather & Climate in Burgersdorp, South Africa

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

Burgersdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area3,732.4 sq mi (9,667.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-30.9977°N, 26.3286°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 138 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
March 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
July 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in

Burgersdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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