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Weather & Climate in Harding, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Area | 580.3 sq mi (1,502.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.5764°N, 29.8840°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Harding has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").