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Lichtenburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

65,863 Population 23/sq mi density
4,875 ft Elevation 1,486 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Lichtenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,875 ft (1,486 m)
Area2,883.4 sq mi (7,468.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-26.1520°N, 26.1597°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

868 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 M5.4 108 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 106 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 111 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 99 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 105 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 95 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 106 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 134 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 107 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 91 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 93 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 96 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 78 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 102 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 96 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 146 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 126 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 111 km
Nov 18, 1998 4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Lichtenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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