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Weather & Climate in Mooi River, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mooi River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 1,179.0 sq mi (3,053.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.2082°N, 29.9946°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 94 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) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Mooi River has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").