Bethal, South Africa

Full City Profile

72,821 Population 53/sq mi density

5,449 ft Elevation 1,661 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Bethal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Area	1,370.1 sq mi (3,548.5 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.4579°N, 29.4655°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 29, 2023.

Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	131 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	54 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	45 km
Jul 7, 2013	43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa	M4.6	144 km
Feb 7, 2000	22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M4.5	143 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	128 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	128 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	125 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	125 km
Apr 28, 2006	6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa	M3.8	136 km
Jul 1, 2019	36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M3.7	118 km
Jun 24, 1991	6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa	M3.7	104 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	127 km
Jun 2, 2006	19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa	M3.6	75 km
Nov 11, 1992	South Africa	M3.6	147 km
May 30, 2008	18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa	M3.6	44 km
Oct 16, 1993	10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa	M3.6	98 km
Aug 1, 2021	6 km E of Alberton, South Africa	M3.6	129 km
Jan 24, 2006	4 km S of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.6	122 km
Sep 30, 1994	7 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
March	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.6 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in
July	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
November	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in
December	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in

Bethal has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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