Johannesburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

9,418,183 Population 14,838/sq mi density

5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Johannesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area	634.8 sq mi (1,644.0 km²)
Population Density	14,838/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.2023°N, 28.0436°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

725 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	146 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	62 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	148 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	26 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	77 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	49 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	57 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	18 km
Nov 18, 1998	4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
May 6, 2020	6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	147 km
Jun 10, 1991	4 km W of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	58 km
Jul 17, 2022	14 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	150 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	66 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	66 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	94 km
Aug 30, 2014	12 km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.7	141 km
Jul 18, 1990	5 km NE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.7	150 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	127 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	38 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
March	65°F (19°C)	3.7 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
December	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in

Johannesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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