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Weather & Climate in Tugela Ferry, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tugela Ferry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 1,079.9 sq mi (2,796.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.7465°N, 30.4513°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 26 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in |
Tugela Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").