Krugersdorp, South Africa

Full City Profile

378,821 Population 40/sq mi density

5,656 ft Elevation 1,724 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Krugersdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area	9,545.2 sq mi (24,722.1 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.0858°N, 27.7752°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

952 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	146 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	133 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	149 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	140 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	144 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	144 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	135 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	47 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	141 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	140 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	22 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	148 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	146 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	43 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	47 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	63 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	142 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	38 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	49°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
December	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in

Krugersdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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