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Balfour, South Africa

Full City Profile

46,008 Population 39/sq mi density
5,322 ft Elevation 1,622 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Balfour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,322 ft (1,622 m)
Area1,170.1 sq mi (3,030.5 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6633°N, 28.5902°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 90 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 57 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 103 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 110 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 124 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 105 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 95 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 110 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 117 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 51 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 37 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 122 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 127 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 105 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 146 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 94 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 109 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 104 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in

Balfour has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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