Boshof, South Africa

Full City Profile

10,194 Population 288/sq mi density
4,114 ft Elevation 1,254 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Boshof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.7 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates28.5391°S, 25.2397°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 23, 2019.

Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 147 km
Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 136 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 146 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 112 km
Jul 23, 2019 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Jan 10, 2015 14 km SW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.4 150 km
Oct 7, 1994 15 km SW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.3 148 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 136 km
Aug 5, 1991 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa M3.7 130 km
May 13, 1992 South Africa M3.7 139 km
Aug 1, 1990 11 km SW of Welkom, South Africa M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 2.2 in

Boshof has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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