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Weather & Climate in Wales, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,152 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7000°N, 30.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in |
Wales has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (0.5").