Groot-Marico, South Africa

Full City Profile

4,054 Population 290/sq mi density

3,678 ft Elevation 1,121 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Groot-Marico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Area	14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density	290/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.5970°N, 26.4172°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

735 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	147 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	142 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	139 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	145 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	138 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	132 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	142 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	148 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	148 km
Jun 10, 1991	4 km W of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	142 km
May 6, 2020	6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	150 km
Mar 23, 2002	9 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Dec 20, 1993	6 km NNW of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
Nov 18, 1998	4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	147 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	139 km
Nov 17, 1998	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.7	134 km
Dec 12, 1997	16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.7	141 km
Jul 18, 1990	5 km NE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.7	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
March	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
July	53°F (12°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
October	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
December	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in

Groot-Marico has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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