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Frankfort, South Africa

Full City Profile

31,323 Population 22/sq mi density
5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Frankfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area1,440.0 sq mi (3,729.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-27.2789°N, 28.4970°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 140 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 137 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 133 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 131 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 142 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 111 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 129 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 130 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 141 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 148 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 95 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 141 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 133 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 109 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 119 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 150 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 127 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in

Frankfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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