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Weather & Climate in Clydesdale, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clydesdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 1,225.2 sq mi (3,173.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.2983°N, 29.9377°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Clydesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.6").