Mamafubedu, South Africa

Full City Profile

15,447 Population 7/sq mi density

5,610 ft Elevation 1,710 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Mamafubedu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,610 ft (1,710 m)
Area	2,343.4 sq mi (6,069.3 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.6661°N, 28.1313°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 4, 2024.

Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	143 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	141 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	143 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	139 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	128 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	150 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	149 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	134 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	133 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	137 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	144 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	141 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	141 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	117 km
Mar 24, 2016	16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	136 km
Mar 28, 2018	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	142 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	142 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
December	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in

Mamafubedu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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