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Weather & Climate in Hopewell, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopewell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,605 ft (794 m) |
| Area | 517.1 sq mi (1,339.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7917°N, 30.3959°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 139 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 | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in |
Hopewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").