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Weather & Climate in Dalton, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,448 ft (1,051 m) |
| Area | 804.3 sq mi (2,083.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.3409°N, 30.6312°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.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 25 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").