Kriel Power Station, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,939 Population 2/sq mi density

5,302 ft Elevation 1,616 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Kriel Power Station 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 Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Area	991.5 sq mi (2,568.0 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.2747°N, 29.1715°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	101 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	137 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	36 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	146 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	22 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	123 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	135 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	94 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	135 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	121 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	139 km
Jan 3, 1997	9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	136 km
Jul 22, 2023	8 km ENE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.2	144 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	96 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	95 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	95 km
Oct 6, 1999	9 km WSW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.1	142 km
Sep 15, 2001	10 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa	M3.9	143 km
Oct 21, 2001	13 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa	M3.9	145 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
November	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in

Kriel Power Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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