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Weather & Climate in Vryheid, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vryheid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Area | 1,856.0 sq mi (4,807.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.7695°N, 30.7917°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 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Vryheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.4").