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Weather & Climate in Dewetsdorp, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dewetsdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Area2,259.6 sq mi (5,852.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-29.5827°N, 26.6651°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 45 km 5 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 137 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 111 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 105 km 5 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 107 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 115 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 25 km 5 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 50 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in

Dewetsdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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