All Countries
Weather & Climate in Pofadder, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pofadder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1283°N, 19.3949°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 6, 2011 | South Africa | M4.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 89 km W of Upington, South Africa | M4.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 91 km S of Pofadder, South Africa | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2021 | 44 km ESE of Springbok, South Africa | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2001 | 82 km S of Pofadder, South Africa | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 72 km ENE of Springbok, South Africa | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 1993 | 89 km SSE of Pofadder, South Africa | M3.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Pofadder has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.1").