Magaliesburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

7,623 Population 1,725/sq mi density

4,751 ft Elevation 1,448 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Magaliesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density	1,725/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.9936°N, 27.5562°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

966 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	140 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	127 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	143 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	132 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	134 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	48 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	136 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	128 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	71 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	46 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	136 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	139 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	144 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	61 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	137 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	44 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (21°C)	3.6 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
June	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
November	69°F (20°C)	3.8 in
December	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in

Magaliesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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