Rainfall

The average rainfall for the area is approximately 550 mm per annum. Excellent rainfall has been recorded over the last 4 years which has been welcome as it assists in veld recovery and ensures that the water-table remains high as boreholes provide the water for consumption. Groundwater levels are fortunately very good with groundwater springs running during the rainy season and filling the dams.

• 2005/6 - 654 mm 
• 2006/7 - 365 mm
• 2007/8 - 777 mm
• 2008/9 - 719 mm
• 2009/10 - 780 mm
• 2010/11 - 664 mm
• 2011/12 - 552 mm to end Dec 

Below is a comparison of the 2010/11 rainfall per month to the 2011/12 pattern:

Annual rainfall over the last 13 seasons: