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Weather & Climate in Creighton, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Creighton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,301 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Area | 682.8 sq mi (1,768.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.0272°N, 29.8396°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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3 in |
Creighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").