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Weather & Climate in Dirkiesdorp, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dirkiesdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 2,523.8 sq mi (6,536.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.1745°N, 30.4048°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.
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 86 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in |
Dirkiesdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.4").