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Weather & Climate in Nelspoort, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nelspoort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.0930°N, 23.0070°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Nelspoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.4").