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Weather & Climate in Clarens, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clarens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5154°N, 28.4199°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 146 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) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in |
Clarens has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").