Moorreesburg weather in January
In January, Moorreesburg sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 12 mm of rain across 2.6 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Moorreesburg's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Moorreesburg's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- 2.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 5:56 AM – 7:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Moorreesburg is town in the Western Cape, South Africa.
- Density
- 555/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1882
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical January day in Moorreesburg reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 17 |
| 2 | 31 | 17 |
| 3 | 31 | 17 |
| 4 | 31 | 17 |
| 5 | 31 | 17 |
| 6 | 31 | 17 |
| 7 | 31 | 17 |
| 8 | 31 | 17 |
| 9 | 32 | 17 |
| 10 | 32 | 18 |
| 11 | 32 | 18 |
| 12 | 32 | 18 |
| 13 | 32 | 18 |
| 14 | 32 | 18 |
| 15 | 32 | 18 |
| 16 | 32 | 18 |
| 17 | 32 | 18 |
| 18 | 32 | 18 |
| 19 | 32 | 18 |
| 20 | 32 | 18 |
| 21 | 32 | 18 |
| 22 | 32 | 18 |
| 23 | 32 | 18 |
| 24 | 32 | 18 |
| 25 | 32 | 18 |
| 26 | 32 | 18 |
| 27 | 32 | 18 |
| 28 | 32 | 18 |
| 29 | 32 | 18 |
| 30 | 32 | 18 |
| 31 | 32 | 18 |
How January really feels in Moorreesburg
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 3 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Moorreesburg weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 18° | 12 | 2.6 | 13.9 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 32° / 18° | 11 | 2.3 | 13.2 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 16° | 14 | 2.6 | 12.3 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 26° / 13° | 36 | 4.7 | 11.2 | 7.8 |
| May | 22° / 10° | 54 | 6.7 | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 19° / 7° | 87 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 18° / 6° | 76 | 8.1 | 10 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 18° / 7° | 66 | 9.1 | 10.8 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 21° / 9° | 43 | 7.1 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 25° / 11° | 28 | 4.6 | 12.8 | 8.0 |
| Nov | 27° / 14° | 25 | 4.6 | 13.7 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 15 | 3.4 | 14.2 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Cloudier (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 12 |
| 2 | 88 | 12 |
| 3 | 88 | 12 |
| 4 | 88 | 12 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 92 | 8 |
| 21 | 92 | 8 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 91 | 9 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 |
| 28 | 91 | 9 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 91 | 9 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Moorreesburg gets around 12 mm of rain over 2.6 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 9% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 8 |
| 17 | 8 |
| 18 | 8 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 8 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 8 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 45% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Comfortable (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 3 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 1 |
| 6 | 47 | 41 | 11 | 1 |
| 7 | 47 | 41 | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | 47 | 41 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 47 | 41 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 47 | 41 | 11 | 1 |
| 11 | 47 | 40 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 48 | 40 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | 48 | 40 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 1 |
| 15 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 1 |
| 16 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 1 |
| 17 | 46 | 40 | 13 | 1 |
| 18 | 46 | 40 | 13 | 1 |
| 19 | 45 | 40 | 14 | 1 |
| 20 | 44 | 41 | 14 | 1 |
| 21 | 44 | 41 | 14 | 1 |
| 22 | 43 | 41 | 15 | 1 |
| 23 | 42 | 42 | 15 | 1 |
| 24 | 42 | 42 | 15 | 1 |
| 25 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| 26 | 41 | 44 | 15 | 1 |
| 27 | 41 | 44 | 15 | 0 |
| 28 | 40 | 44 | 15 | 0 |
| 29 | 40 | 45 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 | 40 | 45 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 | 40 | 45 | 14 | 0 |
Wind in January
Winds average 12 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of January to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 7:53 PM to 7:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 5:44 | 7:53 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:45 | 7:53 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:45 | 7:54 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:46 | 7:54 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:47 | 7:54 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:47 | 7:54 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:48 | 7:54 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:49 | 7:54 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:50 | 7:54 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 5:51 | 7:54 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:51 | 7:54 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:52 | 7:54 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 5:53 | 7:54 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 5:54 | 7:54 |
| 15 | 14.0 | 5:55 | 7:54 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 5:56 | 7:54 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:56 | 7:53 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:57 | 7:53 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:58 | 7:53 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:59 | 7:53 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 6:00 | 7:52 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 6:01 | 7:52 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 6:02 | 7:52 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 6:03 | 7:51 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 6:04 | 7:51 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 6:05 | 7:51 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 6:06 | 7:50 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 6:07 | 7:50 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 6:08 | 7:49 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 6:08 | 7:49 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 6:09 | 7:48 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 8.46 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.58 kWh/m² to a high of 8.46 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 8.46 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| 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 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 8.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 8.1 | Intense |
Is January a good time to visit Moorreesburg?
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 Moorreesburg for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Moorreesburg in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Moorreesburg sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Moorreesburg in January
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 56 km away) is warmest in February at about 17°C and coldest in August near 15°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 15 | Cool |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 15 | Bracing |
| Jul | 15 | Bracing |
| Aug | 15 | Bracing |
| Sep | 15 | Bracing |
| Oct | 15 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Moorreesburg in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Moorreesburg peaks around January 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Moorreesburg 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 Moorreesburg is worst in May — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 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) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Moorreesburg?
Moorreesburg sits at 33.2°S, 18.7°E, 164 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Malmesbury, 35 km away.
Topography around Moorreesburg
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Moorreesburg.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Moorreesburg has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 m around an average of 169 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 441 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,075 m.
The land around Moorreesburg is covered by cropland (81%) within 3 km, cropland (91%) within 16 km, and cropland (34%), shrubs (24%) and grassland (21%) 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 Moorreesburg (-33.1539°, 18.6603°, elevation 164 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).