Doornkop, South Africa

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6,037 Population 4/sq mi density

4,964 ft Elevation 1,513 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Doornkop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,964 ft (1,513 m)
Area	1,681.5 sq mi (4,355.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.6083°N, 29.4312°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	112 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	99 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	113 km
Jul 7, 2013	43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa	M4.6	115 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	132 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	145 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	141 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	145 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	140 km
Jun 24, 1991	6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa	M3.7	126 km
May 30, 2008	18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa	M3.6	58 km
Jun 2, 2006	19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa	M3.6	106 km
Oct 16, 1993	10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa	M3.6	120 km
Aug 1, 2021	6 km E of Alberton, South Africa	M3.6	145 km
Jan 24, 2006	4 km S of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.6	137 km
Sep 30, 1994	7 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.5	142 km
Oct 27, 1995	5 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.5	140 km
Jun 7, 1990	0 km SE of Eden Glen, South Africa	M3.4	139 km
Feb 12, 1993	47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa	M3.4	96 km
Mar 19, 1993	20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa	M3.3	56 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	3.6 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
July	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	67°F (19°C)	4.6 in
December	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in

Doornkop has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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