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Weather & Climate in Estcourt, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Estcourt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,983 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,983 ft (1,214 m) |
| Area | 910.9 sq mi (2,359.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0127°N, 29.8662°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 89 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, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in |
Estcourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").