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Weather & Climate in Calitzdorp, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calitzdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 1,918.6 sq mi (4,969.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.5276°N, 21.6762°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Calitzdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.3") and September the driest (0.7").