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Weather & Climate in Thusang, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thusang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 2,804.2 sq mi (7,262.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6212°N, 29.0405°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | M4.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Thusang has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.2").