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Weather & Climate in Utrecht, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Utrecht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 1,638.6 sq mi (4,244.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6586°N, 30.3217°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in |
Utrecht has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").