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Weather & Climate in Prieska, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prieska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 5,689.8 sq mi (14,736.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.6680°N, 22.7425°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 8, 2002 | 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.7 | 140 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Prieska has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").