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Weather & Climate in Prince Albert, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prince Albert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.2248°N, 22.0267°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 44 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Prince Albert has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.6").