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Weather & Climate in Ritchie, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ritchie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 1,447.1 sq mi (3,747.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0380°N, 24.6028°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 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.5 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in |
Ritchie has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").