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Weather & Climate in Kestell, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kestell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,597 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,597 ft (1,706 m) |
| Area | 2,162.7 sq mi (5,601.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.3109°N, 28.7036°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Kestell has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").