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Weather & Climate in Ixopo, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixopo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Area | 682.8 sq mi (1,768.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.1500°N, 30.0833°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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Ixopo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").