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Weather & Climate in Kranskop, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kranskop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Area | 1,079.9 sq mi (2,796.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.9667°N, 30.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 52 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Kranskop has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").