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Weather & Climate in Sterkstroom, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sterkstroom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,347 m) |
| Area | 1,516.0 sq mi (3,926.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.5571°N, 26.5542°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in |
Sterkstroom has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.6").