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Weather & Climate in Howick, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Howick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
| Area | 766.5 sq mi (1,985.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4780°N, 30.2306°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 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 9 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in |
Howick has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").