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Weather & Climate in Ladismith, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ladismith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4933°N, 21.2676°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 105 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) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Ladismith has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and September the driest (0.8").