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Is there a storm coming in Cape Town?
No rain expected for Cape Town.
Was there ever snow in Cape Town?
For the most part, Cape Town does not experience snow in its main hubs. Just under an hour away however, the Western Cape towns of Ceres, Worchester and Tulbagh offer the chance to enjoy a spectacular winter wonderland. The first snowfalls often begin towards the middle of June, and continue well into July.
Why Cape Town is so cold?
The weather in Cape Town is influenced by two currents: the warm Agulhas current from the Indian Ocean side and the cold Benguela current on the Atlantic side. Tourists flock to Cape Town during summer, but don’t let the word ‘winter’ scare you away.
Where did the snow fall in Cape Town?
Stunning images of snow in the Western Cape On Tuesday 26 May, in the early morning, the Swartberg mountains at Kleinvlei plaas received a downpour of snow. Lucky for us, Ellis Jannie sent a picture of the snow covering his sheep to Cape Town Magazine.
When was the last time it snowed in South Africa?
Snow is a rare occurrence in Gauteng, with snowfall having been experienced in May 1956, August 1962, June 1964, September 1981 and on June 27 2007.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cape Town?
The lowest recorded temperature in Cape Town is 30.0°F (-1.1°C), which was recorded in May. The average amount of precipitation for the year in Cape Town is 22.8″ (579.1 mm).
Why is Cape Town so hot?
WHY IS IT SO HOT IN CAPE TOWN TODAY? Berg winds sometimes move over the area, causing the temperature to increase. The hot air blows into Cape Town from the Karoo interior which causes the temperature to rise.
Did Durban ever snow?
The snowfall that took place over the weekend in Pietermaritzburg and some parts of Durban came as a pleasant surprise to residents. Clulow said that despite it being fairly usual to experience extreme cold nearing the turn of the season, snow and ice falling as close to the coast as it did was uncommon.
Is Cape Town the hottest place on earth today?
It’s official: Cape Town is the hottest city in the world right now.