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Weather & Climate in Lydenburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lydenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 3,063.4 sq mi (7,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.0960°N, 30.4439°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in |
Lydenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.3").