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Weather & Climate in Elliotdale, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elliotdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.9629°N, 28.6840°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in |
Elliotdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.7").