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Weather & Climate in Qumbu, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qumbu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 1,489.7 sq mi (3,858.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.1630°N, 28.8706°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.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Qumbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.6").