Qonce weather in December
In December, Qonce sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 78 mm of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 14 hours at the start of December to 14 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Qonce's 12th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Qonce's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:02 AM – 7:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
Qonce is town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Density
- 1,421/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1835
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical December day in Qonce reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 25 | 16 |
| 3 | 25 | 16 |
| 4 | 25 | 16 |
| 5 | 25 | 16 |
| 6 | 25 | 16 |
| 7 | 25 | 16 |
| 8 | 25 | 16 |
| 9 | 25 | 16 |
| 10 | 25 | 16 |
| 11 | 26 | 16 |
| 12 | 26 | 16 |
| 13 | 26 | 16 |
| 14 | 26 | 17 |
| 15 | 26 | 17 |
| 16 | 26 | 17 |
| 17 | 26 | 17 |
| 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 19 | 26 | 17 |
| 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 26 | 17 |
| 22 | 26 | 17 |
| 23 | 26 | 17 |
| 24 | 26 | 17 |
| 25 | 26 | 17 |
| 26 | 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 26 | 17 |
| 28 | 27 | 17 |
| 29 | 27 | 17 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
| 31 | 27 | 18 |
Qonce weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 18° | 78 | 11.1 | 13.9 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 27° / 18° | 78 | 10.5 | 13.2 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 17° | 80 | 10.8 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 67 | 7.8 | 11.2 | 7.4 |
| May | 24° / 12° | 23 | 4.3 | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 22° / 10° | 23 | 3.5 | 9.9 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 22° / 10° | 27 | 3.8 | 10.1 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 22° / 10° | 40 | 6 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 23° / 12° | 48 | 7 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 23° / 13° | 64 | 9.9 | 12.8 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 24° / 15° | 78 | 10.5 | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 78 | 12.1 | 14.1 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 59%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Qonce gets around 78 mm of rain over 12.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 39 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 39 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 16% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 21 | 34 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | 21 | 33 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 20 | 33 | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 20 | 32 | 35 | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | 19 | 32 | 35 | 13 | 0 |
| 13 | 19 | 31 | 35 | 14 | 0 |
| 14 | 19 | 31 | 35 | 15 | 0 |
| 15 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 17 | 0 |
| 17 | 18 | 29 | 35 | 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 19 | 0 |
| 21 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| 22 | 16 | 26 | 38 | 20 | 0 |
| 23 | 15 | 25 | 39 | 21 | 1 |
| 24 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 21 | 1 |
| 25 | 14 | 24 | 40 | 22 | 1 |
| 26 | 13 | 23 | 40 | 22 | 1 |
| 27 | 13 | 23 | 41 | 23 | 1 |
| 28 | 12 | 22 | 41 | 23 | 1 |
| 29 | 12 | 22 | 42 | 23 | 2 |
| 30 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 24 | 2 |
| 31 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 24 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 14 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 14 hours at the start of December to 14 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:00 AM to 5:09 AM, and sunset from 7:01 PM to 7:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.0 | 5:00 | 7:01 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:00 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:00 | 7:02 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:07 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:08 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:09 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:10 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:11 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:11 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 5:02 | 7:12 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 5:03 | 7:12 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 5:03 | 7:13 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 5:03 | 7:14 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 5:04 | 7:14 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 5:04 | 7:15 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 5:05 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 5:05 | 7:15 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:16 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:17 |
| 28 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:17 |
| 29 | 14.2 | 5:08 | 7:17 |
| 30 | 14.1 | 5:09 | 7:18 |
| 31 | 14.1 | 5:09 | 7:18 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.28 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.89 kWh/m² to a high of 6.28 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 6.28 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| 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 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Qonce?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Qonce for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Qonce in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Qonce sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 17°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Qonce in December
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 52 km away) is warmest in February at about 25°C and coldest in August near 20°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 24 | Warm |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 20 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Qonce in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Qonce peaks around January 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 3 (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) | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Qonce in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Qonce is worst in August — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (February, 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 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Qonce?
Qonce sits at 32.9°S, 27.4°E, 395 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Bhisho, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Qonce
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Qonce.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Qonce has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 206 m around an average of 416 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 458 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,011 m.
The land around Qonce is covered by grassland (37%), trees (24%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, grassland (68%) within 16 km, and grassland (39%) and trees (26%) 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 Qonce (-32.8808°, 27.3938°, elevation 395 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).