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Weather & Climate in Lephalale, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lephalale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 7,537.9 sq mi (19,523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.6661°N, 27.7448°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | M4.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in |
Lephalale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").