Evaton, South Africa

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725,468 Population 1,505/sq mi density
4,964 ft Elevation 1,513 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Evaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation4,964 ft (1,513 m)
Area482.1 sq mi (1,248.5 km²)
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates26.5333°S, 27.8500°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

967 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 125 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 112 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 126 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 121 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 128 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 122 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 40 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 124 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 118 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 128 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 50 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 36 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 130 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 121 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 38 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 119 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in

Evaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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