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Weather & Climate in Wilderness, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilderness enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2,587.6 sq mi (6,701.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.9939°N, 22.5757°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in |
Wilderness has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (1.3").