Hoopstad, South Africa

Full City Profile

19,209 Population 6/sq mi density

4,111 ft Elevation 1,253 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Hoopstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Area	3,212.6 sq mi (8,320.5 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.8327°N, 25.9083°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 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	73 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	85 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	122 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	86 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	135 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	119 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	130 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	129 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	83 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	134 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	125 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	129 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	130 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	69 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	90 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	129 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	123 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	125 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	95 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in
July	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
November	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
December	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in

Hoopstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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