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Weather & Climate in Pennington, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 164.7 sq mi (426.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.3685°N, 30.7025°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 91 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
Pennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (1.0").