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Weather & Climate in Kathu, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kathu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 1,279.3 sq mi (3,313.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6957°N, 23.0493°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Kathu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").