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Weather & Climate in Philippolis, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Philippolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,521 ft (1,378 m) |
| Area | 6,504.9 sq mi (16,847.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.2656°N, 25.2743°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 3, 1999 | 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1992 | 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in |
Philippolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").