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Weather & Climate in Skoonplaas, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skoonplaas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.7569°N, 31.6361°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Skoonplaas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.3").