Cornelia, South Africa

Full City Profile

3,551 Population 3/sq mi density

5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Cornelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area	1,440.0 sq mi (3,729.6 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.2323°N, 28.8523°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	149 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	93 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	80 km
Mar 24, 2016	16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	143 km
Jan 28, 2016	14 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.5	145 km
Aug 21, 2014	18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.5	142 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	143 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	148 km
Jul 25, 2017	14 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.4	148 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	137 km
Mar 30, 2002	2 km ESE of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.4	147 km
Aug 31, 2019	11 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.3	148 km
Jun 28, 2018	16 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.3	145 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	143 km
Apr 16, 2015	11 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.3	149 km
Jun 12, 2021	16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.3	145 km
Mar 5, 2022	14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.3	146 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	137 km
Jan 3, 1997	9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.3 in
August	51°F (10°C)	0.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
December	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in

Cornelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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