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Weather & Climate in Motetema, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motetema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 57°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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,474 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,474 ft (1,059 m) |
| Area | 1,401.1 sq mi (3,628.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.0947°N, 29.4619°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Motetema has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").