Bethlehem, South Africa

Full City Profile

91,075 Population 41/sq mi density

5,348 ft Elevation 1,630 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Bethlehem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Area	2,199.9 sq mi (5,697.8 km²)
Population Density	41/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.2308°N, 28.3071°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	145 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	150 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	148 km
Aug 22, 1991	7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.5	147 km
Jul 19, 2016	5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.3	146 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa	M4.2	90 km
Jul 24, 2001	12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa	M4.2	129 km
Jun 26, 1993	South Africa	M3.7	140 km
Sep 7, 1993	2 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.7	140 km
Apr 18, 1993	1 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.7	140 km
Feb 21, 1996	12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa	M3.6	130 km
Sep 20, 1993	5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M3.6	148 km
Oct 14, 1995	3 km W of Virginia, South Africa	M3.5	146 km
Sep 9, 2023	10 km ENE of Koppies, South Africa	M3.5	131 km
Jan 2, 1994	2 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.4	140 km
Jan 21, 1996	8 km NNW of Virginia, South Africa	M3.3	146 km
Jan 25, 1994	10 km NNW of Virginia, South Africa	M3.2	147 km
Aug 8, 1990	6 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.1	135 km
Nov 29, 1993	8 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M3.1	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in
August	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in

Bethlehem has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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