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Weather & Climate in Underberg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Underberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,098 ft (1,554 m) |
| Area | 1,225.2 sq mi (3,173.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7908°N, 29.4945°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1991 | 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in |
Underberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.4").