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Weather & Climate in Fraserburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fraserburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,140 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.9157°N, 21.5134°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Fraserburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").