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Weather & Climate in Dumfries A, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dumfries A has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7705°N, 31.3218°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 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
Dumfries A has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.4").