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Bloemfontein, South Africa

Full City Profile

556,637 Population 6,104/sq mi density
4,580 ft Elevation 1,396 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Bloemfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,580 ft (1,396 m)
Area91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²)
Population Density6,104/sq mi
Coordinates-29.1211°N, 26.2140°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 15, 2022.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 136 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 132 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 133 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 130 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 146 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 144 km
Dec 11, 1996 8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 148 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 136 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 139 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 125 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 138 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 145 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 132 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 134 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 134 km
Jun 15, 2022 6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.6 146 km
Mar 17, 1990 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 127 km
Jan 25, 2020 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 126 km
Aug 22, 1991 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Wettest
March 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in

Bloemfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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