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Weather & Climate in Vrede, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vrede enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,505 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,505 ft (1,678 m) |
| Area | 3,716.5 sq mi (9,625.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.4257°N, 29.1659°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | South Africa | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2006 | 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 13 km SSW of Brakpan, South Africa | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Vrede has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").