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Weather & Climate in Giyani, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giyani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.3025°N, 30.7187°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in |
Giyani has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.1").