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Melkhoutfontein, South Africa

Full City Profile

3,034 Population 1/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Melkhoutfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area2,186.0 sq mi (5,661.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3267°N, 21.4209°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 18, 2016.

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Melkhoutfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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