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Weather & Climate in Louis Trichardt, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louis Trichardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 3,349.2 sq mi (8,674.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.0439°N, 29.9032°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.
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in |
Louis Trichardt has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.4").