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Weather & Climate in Drummond, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drummond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,326 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,326 ft (709 m) |
| Area | 1,295.0 sq mi (3,353.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7558°N, 30.6898°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in |
Drummond has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.7").