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Weather & Climate in Murchison, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murchison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 3,722.9 sq mi (9,642.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.9021°N, 30.6910°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
Murchison has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.2").