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Botshabelo, South Africa

Full City Profile

309,714 Population 7,714/sq mi density
4,751 ft Elevation 1,448 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Botshabelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²)
Population Density7,714/sq mi
Coordinates-29.2674°N, 26.7260°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 14, 2021.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 146 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 137 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 139 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 139 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 148 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 134 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 143 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 148 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 128 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 146 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 140 km
Oct 5, 2011 4 km NW of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 147 km
Aug 22, 1991 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Jan 25, 2020 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 132 km
Mar 17, 1990 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2019 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa M4.4 121 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 66 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
August 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in

Botshabelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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