Louis Trichardt, South Africa

Full City Profile

86,854 Population 26/sq mi density

3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Louis Trichardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	66.4°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,136 ft (956 m)
Area	3,349.2 sq mi (8,674.4 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.0439°N, 29.9032°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018	28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.5	134 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	101 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	5.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
April	67°F (19°C)	1.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	69°F (20°C)	2.2 in
November	71°F (21°C)	3.7 in
December	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in

Louis Trichardt has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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