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Kinross, South Africa

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18,266 Population 13/sq mi density
5,456 ft Elevation 1,663 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Kinross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Area1,370.1 sq mi (3,548.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4166°N, 29.0867°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 148 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 93 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 129 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 7 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 19 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 150 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 138 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 143 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 140 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 120 km
Jun 29, 2018 13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.5 146 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 126 km
Jan 28, 2016 14 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Jul 25, 2017 14 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.4 145 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 128 km
Feb 25, 2015 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 147 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 90 km
Aug 31, 2019 11 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.3 147 km
Jun 12, 2021 16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 141 km
Mar 5, 2022 14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Kinross has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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