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Weather & Climate in Franklin, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,993 ft (1,522 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.3166°N, 29.4522°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").