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Weather & Climate in Somerset East, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Somerset East enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,454 ft (748 m)
Area5,256.4 sq mi (13,613.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7217°N, 25.5880°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in

Somerset East has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.6").

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