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Weather & Climate in Khowa, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,760 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,451 m) |
| Area | 1,186.0 sq mi (3,071.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.3331°N, 27.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in |
Khowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.6").