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Weather & Climate in Maclear, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maclear enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 47°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 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,140 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 2,267.1 sq mi (5,871.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.0710°N, 28.3518°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Maclear has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.5").