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Weather & Climate in Jan Kempdorp, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jan Kempdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
| Area | 464.1 sq mi (1,202.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.9225°N, 24.8305°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Aug 5, 1991 | 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1992 | South Africa | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in |
Jan Kempdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").