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Weather & Climate in Lidgetton, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lidgetton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 766.5 sq mi (1,985.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4405°N, 30.1000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 144 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) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in |
Lidgetton has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").