Klerksdorp, South Africa

Full City Profile

227,039 Population 143/sq mi density

4,324 ft Elevation 1,318 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Klerksdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Area	1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.6 km²)
Population Density	143/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.8521°N, 26.6667°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,087 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	123 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	131 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	16 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	130 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	19 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	15 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	6 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	94 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	5 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	14 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	14 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	129 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	13 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	3 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	7 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	114 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	18 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	14 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	123 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
November	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in

Klerksdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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