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Weather & Climate in Paulpietersburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paulpietersburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,694 ft (1,126 m) |
| Area | 846.7 sq mi (2,193.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.4243°N, 30.8169°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 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 128 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) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Paulpietersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.4").