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A subtropical
location, moderated by ocean on three sides of the country
and the altitude of the interior plateau, account for the
warm temperate conditions. South Africa is a relatively dry
country, with an average annual rainfall of about 464 mm.
While the Western Cape gets most of its rainfall in winter,
the rest of the country is generally a summer-rainfall
region. Temperatures in South Africa tend to be lower than in other countries at similar latitudes owing mainly to greater elevation above sea level. ![]() On the interior plateau the altitude
– Johannesburg lies at 1 694 m – keeps the average
summer temperatures below 30°C. In winter, for the same
reason, night-time temperatures can drop to freezing
point or lower in some places. South Africa’s coastal
regions are therefore relatively warm in winter. There
is a striking contrast between temperatures on the
country’s east and west coasts, owing respectively to
the warm Agulhas Current and cold Benguela Current that
sweep the coastlines.
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Iren Terzieva 8 "B" '2022 |