Hartbeesfontein, South Africa

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22,294 Population 14/sq mi density

4,800 ft Elevation 1,463 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Hartbeesfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Area	1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.6 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.7657°N, 26.4202°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,047 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	134 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	144 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	38 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	143 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	40 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	41 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	31 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	27 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	112 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	40 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	142 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	22 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	39 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	37 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	42 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	21 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	25 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	26 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	125 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
March	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in
April	62°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in
July	49°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (16°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
November	69°F (20°C)	2.9 in
December	71°F (21°C)	3.7 in

Hartbeesfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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