Koppies, South Africa

Full City Profile

16,537 Population 5/sq mi density

4,636 ft Elevation 1,413 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Koppies enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Area	3,524.2 sq mi (9,127.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.2418°N, 27.5742°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,130 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	122 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	120 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	91 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	119 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	90 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	85 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	95 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	88 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	120 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	91 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	93 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	99 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	104 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	86 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	120 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	92 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	102 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	101 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	108 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	62°F (16°C)	1.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in
July	48°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in

Koppies has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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