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Weather & Climate in Elandskraal, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Elandskraal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Area1,281.0 sq mi (3,317.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7209°N, 29.4078°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 84 km 5 km
Feb 12, 1993 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa M3.4 99 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 66 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Elandskraal has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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