Marikana, South Africa

Full City Profile

23,389 Population 16/sq mi density

3,839 ft Elevation 1,170 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Marikana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	65.2°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,839 ft (1,170 m)
Area	1,501.7 sq mi (3,889.4 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.6990°N, 27.4748°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

703 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	80 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	78 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	98 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	72 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	78 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	91 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Nov 18, 1998	4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	150 km
Jun 10, 1991	4 km W of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	148 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	88 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	82 km
Aug 30, 2014	12 km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.7	148 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	71 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	76 km
Jul 18, 1990	5 km NE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.7	146 km
Apr 6, 1993	3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	71 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	75 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	76 km
Feb 27, 1990	4 km SW of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.6	150 km
Aug 7, 2014	3 km NNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.6	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.3 in
April	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	58°F (14°C)	0.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
October	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in
November	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
December	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in

Marikana has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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