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Weather & Climate in Carolina, South Africa

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

Carolina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area2,933.9 sq mi (7,598.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0693°N, 30.1149°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 129 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 116 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 67 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 81 km 5 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 138 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 67 km 5 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 141 km 5 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 84 km 5 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 84 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 146 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 114 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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