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Weather & Climate in Rheenendal, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rheenendal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 421.2 sq mi (1,090.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.9500°N, 22.9500°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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in |
Rheenendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.6").