Kriel, South Africa

Full City Profile

18,255 Population
5,125 ft Elevation 1,562 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Kriel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Coordinates26.2500°S, 29.2600°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 29, 2023.

Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 146 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 45 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 30 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 148 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 130 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 144 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 103 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 144 km
Nov 18, 2013 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa M4.3 130 km
Jan 3, 1997 9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 145 km
Dec 18, 2009 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M4.2 105 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 148 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 104 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 104 km
Jun 13, 1991 6 km W of Randburg, South Africa M3.9 133 km
Apr 28, 2006 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa M3.8 115 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 83 km
May 27, 1995 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.7 104 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°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
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, 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 has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 66°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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