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Weather & Climate in Mooiplaas, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mooiplaas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,730 ft (832 m) |
| Area | 2,933.9 sq mi (7,598.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0628°N, 30.8787°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 25 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 47 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in |
Mooiplaas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.4").