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Weather & Climate in Cala, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 1,186.0 sq mi (3,071.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.5236°N, 27.6952°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in |
Cala has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.5").