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Weather & Climate in Waay Hoek, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waay Hoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 425.3 sq mi (1,101.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5333°N, 30.1000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in |
Waay Hoek has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.3").