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Weather & Climate in Douglas, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Douglas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 1,447.1 sq mi (3,747.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0553°N, 23.7743°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 8, 2002 | 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.7 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in |
Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").