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Weather & Climate in Kokstad, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kokstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,318 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,318 ft (1,316 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.5472°N, 29.4241°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 58 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) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in |
Kokstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").