Excelsior, South Africa

Full City Profile

7,594 Population 4/sq mi density

4,833 ft Elevation 1,473 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Excelsior 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,833 ft (1,473 m)
Area	1,920.5 sq mi (4,974.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.9409°N, 27.0607°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 30, 2024.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	118 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	106 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	107 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	108 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	127 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	101 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	113 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	130 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	108 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	110 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	95 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	120 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	122 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	119 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	119 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	105 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	121 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	109 km
Dec 21, 1999	8 km NW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	120 km
Aug 22, 1991	7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.5	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	51°F (10°C)	0.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	67°F (20°C)	2.9 in
December	70°F (21°C)	3.1 in

Excelsior has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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