Weather & Climate in Moshate, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Moshate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,337 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation4,337 ft (1,322 m)
Coordinates23.8569°S, 29.8367°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 107 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 113 km 5 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 75 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 45 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in

Moshate has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.8").

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