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South Atlantic High

Cape Town weather meteorology
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A December Thursday in Cape Town: When the Atlantic High Sits Too Close

by Hannah Kriel
December 15, 2025

Cape Town is boiling hot in December because a big air system called the South Atlantic High moves too close. This system pushes air down, making it hot. Then, another air layer acts like a lid, trapping all that hot air. This makes the city feel super warm, much hotter than usual, causing everyone to reach for sunscreen and cold drinks.

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