The Crags Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore The Crags’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in South Africa.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With little seasonal fluctuation, The Crags offers a predictable and steady climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 25°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 10°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in The Crags by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. February, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 300 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 52 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days. It records 241 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in South Africa Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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The Crags Temperatures Compared World Wide
The Crags’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in The Crags. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about The Crags’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our The Crags climate page.
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