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Weather & Climate in Glencoe, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Glencoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,242 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,242 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 841.6 sq mi (2,179.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1783°N, 30.1470°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in |
Glencoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").