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Weather & Climate in Van Stadensrus, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Van Stadensrus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,836 ft (1,474 m) |
| Area | 2,259.6 sq mi (5,852.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.9874°N, 27.0163°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 25 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) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°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 | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in |
Van Stadensrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").