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Weather & Climate in Matatiele, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matatiele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 2,043.9 sq mi (5,293.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.3436°N, 28.8116°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 15 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in |
Matatiele has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.5").