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Weather & Climate in Mount Frere, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Frere enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 1,353.7 sq mi (3,506.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.9017°N, 28.9924°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in |
Mount Frere has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.6").