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Weather & Climate in Wakkerstroom, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wakkerstroom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,820 ft (1,774 m) |
| Area | 2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3549°N, 30.1438°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa | M4.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in |
Wakkerstroom has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.3").