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Weather & Climate in Louwsburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louwsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 1,856.0 sq mi (4,807.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.5786°N, 31.2894°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in |
Louwsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").