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Weather & Climate in Laersdrift, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laersdrift enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Area | 2,340.4 sq mi (6,061.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3653°N, 29.8569°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in |
Laersdrift has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.3").