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Grootvlei, South Africa

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6,487 Population 6/sq mi density
5,171 ft Elevation 1,576 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Grootvlei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Area1,170.1 sq mi (3,030.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7625°N, 28.4838°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 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 M5.0 108 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 87 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 58 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 97 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 104 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 116 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 97 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 116 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 66 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 90 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 52 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 120 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 99 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 105 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 110 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 133 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 87 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 117 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 96 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Grootvlei has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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