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Weather & Climate in Makwassie, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makwassie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 2,255.4 sq mi (5,841.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3156°N, 25.9950°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
567 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M5.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1991 | 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | South Africa | M4.9 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2000 | 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2014 | 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa | M4.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in |
Makwassie has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").