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Weather & Climate in Zastron, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zastron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,472 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,472 ft (1,668 m) |
| Area | 3,841.5 sq mi (9,949.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.3023°N, 27.0840°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 58 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in |
Zastron has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").