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Weather & Climate in De Rust, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
De Rust enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 1,658.8 sq mi (4,296.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4904°N, 22.5352°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in |
De Rust has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.8").