Makapanstad, South Africa

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3,402 ft Elevation 1,037 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Makapanstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	67.0°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,402 ft (1,037 m)
Area	616.6 sq mi (1,596.9 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.2437°N, 28.1262°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	146 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	142 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	121 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	120 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	138 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	60 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	130 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	150 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	134 km
Apr 6, 1993	3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	143 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	144 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	137 km
Jan 9, 2015	11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	140 km
Aug 31, 2014	10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	142 km
Jun 11, 2015	6 km N of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	146 km
Mar 24, 2016	16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	150 km
Jun 3, 2021	4 km ENE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.5	149 km
Sep 10, 2013	8 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.5	145 km
Jan 28, 2016	14 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.5	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
March	72°F (22°C)	2.9 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
August	60°F (16°C)	0.2 in
September	67°F (20°C)	0.6 in
October	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
December	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in

Makapanstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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