Bela Bela, South Africa

Full City Profile

90,210 Population 49/sq mi density

3,727 ft Elevation 1,136 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Bela Bela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Area	1,850.3 sq mi (4,792.3 km²)
Population Density	49/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.8833°N, 28.2833°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 31, 2022.

Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	34 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	126 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	101 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	138 km
Jun 22, 2013	26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa	M4.2	68 km
Jul 12, 2015	21 km NW of Brits, South Africa	M4.2	92 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	139 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	149 km
Jan 31, 2022	30 km NW of Krugersdorp, South Africa	M3.6	129 km
Aug 16, 1991	15 km NW of Krugersdorp, South Africa	M3.5	138 km
Jun 7, 1990	0 km SE of Eden Glen, South Africa	M3.4	140 km
Feb 12, 1993	47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa	M3.4	48 km
Dec 18, 1992	3 km W of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.3	148 km
Oct 19, 1994	7 km W of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.2	148 km
Jun 15, 1993	18 km SSW of Brits, South Africa	M3.2	116 km
Oct 19, 1994	6 km W of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.1	149 km
Jun 30, 1994	2 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.0	149 km
Aug 12, 1994	6 km WNW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.0	146 km
Jul 31, 1992	43 km N of Maile, South Africa	M3.0	100 km
Feb 15, 1996	6 km SSE of Edenvale, South Africa	M2.9	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
March	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in
September	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in
October	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
December	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest

Bela Bela has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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