Kranskop, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,813 Population 2/sq mi density

3,688 ft Elevation 1,124 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Kranskop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Area	1,079.9 sq mi (2,796.9 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.9667°N, 30.8667°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015	19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa	M4.3	74 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	84 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	66 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	52 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.9 in
February	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
March	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
April	66°F (19°C)	2.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
June	56°F (14°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
August	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
November	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in
December	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Kranskop has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.6").

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