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Weather & Climate in Melmoth, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melmoth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 483.3 sq mi (1,251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5866°N, 31.3978°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 77 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) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Melmoth has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.9").