Alberton, South Africa

Full City Profile

121,536 Population 4,080/sq mi density

5,164 ft Elevation 1,574 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Alberton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,164 ft (1,574 m)
Area	29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²)
Population Density	4,080/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.2679°N, 28.1223°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

651 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	149 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	67 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	62 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	32 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	53 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	81 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	8 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	61 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	71 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	84 km
Apr 6, 1993	3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	75 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	43 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	58 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	90 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	72 km
Aug 30, 2014	12 km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.7	144 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	127 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	55 km
Mar 28, 2018	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	61 km
Jan 9, 2015	11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
March	65°F (19°C)	3.7 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
December	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in

Alberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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