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Weather & Climate in Colesberg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colesberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,491 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,491 ft (1,369 m) |
| Area | 3,276.4 sq mi (8,485.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.7200°N, 25.0972°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 19, 1992 | 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in |
Colesberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.4").