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Weather & Climate in Nqutu, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nqutu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,396 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,396 ft (1,340 m) |
| Area | 1,109.0 sq mi (2,872.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.2122°N, 30.6754°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 39 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Nqutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").