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Weather & Climate in Modimolle, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Modimolle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,862 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,862 ft (1,177 m) |
| Area | 2,707.5 sq mi (7,012.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7000°N, 28.4000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 4 km S of Brits, South Africa | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 21 km NW of Brits, South Africa | M4.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | M4.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 18 km SSW of Brits, South Africa | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1992 | 43 km N of Maile, South Africa | M3.0 | 117 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) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Modimolle has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").