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Weather & Climate in Louis Trichardt Airforce Base, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louis Trichardt Airforce Base enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 3,349.2 sq mi (8,674.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.1527°N, 29.7041°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 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in |
Louis Trichardt Airforce Base has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.3").