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Weather & Climate in James Calata, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
James Calata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,285 ft (1,611 m) |
| Area | 2,009.9 sq mi (5,205.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.1214°N, 26.8067°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
James Calata has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.6").