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Weather & Climate in White River, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
White River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,097 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,097 ft (944 m) |
| Area | 2,601.3 sq mi (6,737.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3318°N, 31.0117°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
White River has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.5").