Harrismith weather in January
In January, Harrismith sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 171 mm of rain across 19.5 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in January, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of January to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Harrismith's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Harrismith's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 171 mm
- 19.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:24 AM – 7:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Harrismith is town in the Free State, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1849
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical January day in Harrismith reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 14 |
| 2 | 25 | 14 |
| 3 | 25 | 14 |
| 4 | 25 | 14 |
| 5 | 25 | 14 |
| 6 | 25 | 14 |
| 7 | 25 | 14 |
| 8 | 25 | 14 |
| 9 | 25 | 14 |
| 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 11 | 25 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 15 | 25 | 14 |
| 16 | 25 | 14 |
| 17 | 25 | 14 |
| 18 | 25 | 14 |
| 19 | 25 | 14 |
| 20 | 25 | 14 |
| 21 | 25 | 14 |
| 22 | 25 | 14 |
| 23 | 25 | 14 |
| 24 | 25 | 14 |
| 25 | 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 25 | 14 |
| 27 | 25 | 14 |
| 28 | 25 | 14 |
| 29 | 25 | 14 |
| 30 | 25 | 14 |
| 31 | 25 | 14 |
How January really feels in Harrismith
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Harrismith weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 14° | 171 | 19.5 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 24° / 14° | 126 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 23° / 13° | 99 | 13.9 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 21° / 10° | 47 | 7.7 | 0 | 11.3 | 7.2 |
| May | 19° / 6° | 18 | 3 | 0.1 | 10.6 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 17° / 3° | 10 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 17° / 3° | 11 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 10.4 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 19° / 5° | 23 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 11 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 22° / 8° | 32 | 5 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 23° / 10° | 90 | 12.3 | 0 | 12.7 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 24° / 12° | 125 | 15.4 | 0 | 13.4 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 24° / 13° | 173 | 18.8 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 54 | 46 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Harrismith gets around 171 mm of rain over 19.5 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 62% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 61 |
| 9 | 60 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 61 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 61 |
| 17 | 62 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 63 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 64 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 62 |
| 30 | 61 |
| 31 | 60 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the comfortable band about 59% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Comfortable (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 2 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 3 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 4 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 5 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 6 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 7 | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| 8 | 35 | 55 | 10 |
| 9 | 34 | 56 | 10 |
| 10 | 34 | 56 | 10 |
| 11 | 33 | 57 | 10 |
| 12 | 32 | 58 | 10 |
| 13 | 32 | 57 | 11 |
| 14 | 31 | 58 | 11 |
| 15 | 30 | 59 | 11 |
| 16 | 29 | 60 | 11 |
| 17 | 28 | 61 | 11 |
| 18 | 27 | 61 | 12 |
| 19 | 26 | 62 | 12 |
| 20 | 25 | 63 | 12 |
| 21 | 25 | 62 | 13 |
| 22 | 24 | 63 | 13 |
| 23 | 23 | 64 | 13 |
| 24 | 23 | 64 | 13 |
| 25 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 26 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 27 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 28 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 29 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 30 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 31 | 24 | 62 | 14 |
Wind in January
Winds average 10 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of January to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:14 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 7:00 PM to 6:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:00 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:14 | 7:00 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:15 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 7:00 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:17 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:01 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:19 | 7:01 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:01 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:01 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:23 | 7:01 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:01 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:01 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:25 | 7:01 |
| 18 | 13.6 | 5:26 | 7:01 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:01 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:01 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:28 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 7:00 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:30 | 7:00 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 7:00 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:35 | 6:58 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:36 | 6:58 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:57 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.53 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.71 kWh/m² to a high of 6.74 kWh/m² in December across the year — January's 6.53 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Harrismith
In January, Harrismith sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Harrismith's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Harrismith?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Harrismith for sightseeing.
What to pack for Harrismith in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Harrismith sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Harrismith in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Harrismith peaks around January 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Harrismith in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Harrismith is worst in September — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.1× the cleanest month (January, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 35 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 34 | Moderate |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 42 | Poor |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Harrismith?
Harrismith sits at 28.3°S, 29.1°E, 1,643 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Tshiame, 15 km away.
Topography around Harrismith
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Harrismith.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Harrismith has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 282 m around an average of 1,663 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 802 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,391 m.
The land around Harrismith is covered by grassland (67%) within 3 km, grassland (73%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (73%) and cropland (22%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Harrismith (-28.2728°, 29.1295°, elevation 1,643 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).