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Weather & Climate in Winterton, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Winterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 1,882.9 sq mi (4,876.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8123°N, 29.5412°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 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | South Africa | M3.7 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in |
Winterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.3").