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Weather & Climate in Leerkrans, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leerkrans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,657 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 8,601.9 sq mi (22,278.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.4060°N, 21.5234°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 6, 2011 | South Africa | M4.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 89 km W of Upington, South Africa | M4.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in |
Leerkrans has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.2").