Bloemhof, South Africa

Full City Profile

33,432 Population 13/sq mi density

4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Bloemhof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	63.2°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	74°F (24°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area	2,633.3 sq mi (6,820.2 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.6469°N, 25.6070°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	107 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	119 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	131 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	120 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	144 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	129 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	137 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	118 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	137 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	143 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	135 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	102 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	130 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	136 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	136 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	123 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	129 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.2 in
July	46°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
November	71°F (21°C)	2.4 in
December	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in

Bloemhof has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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