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Weather & Climate in Perdekop, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perdekop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,686 ft (1,733 m) |
| Area | 2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.1658°N, 29.6236°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2006 | 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Perdekop has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.3").