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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 Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,610 ft (1,405 m) |
| Area | 3,732.4 sq mi (9,667.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.9977°N, 26.3286°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
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").