Arlington, South Africa

Full City Profile

4,714 Population 2,213/sq mi density

5,144 ft Elevation 1,568 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Arlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,144 ft (1,568 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	2,213/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.0288°N, 27.8534°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 30, 2024.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	120 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	110 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	108 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	111 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	124 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	105 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	97 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	101 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	125 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	105 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	105 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	114 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	104 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	118 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	126 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	128 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	107 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	112 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	110 km
Mar 17, 1990	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
March	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
December	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in

Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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