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Weather & Climate in Driefontein, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Driefontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,610 ft (1,405 m) |
| Area | 2,523.8 sq mi (6,536.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.9650°N, 30.4357°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 150 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) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Driefontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").