Midrand, South Africa

Full City Profile

87,387 Population 1,481/sq mi density
5,269 ft Elevation 1,606 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Midrand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.9 km²)
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Coordinates25.9760°S, 28.1180°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 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 81 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 69 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 46 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 76 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 39 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 97 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 126 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 80 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 83 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 85 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 70 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 102 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 100 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 84 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 69 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 59 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 76 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 98 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 80 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in

Midrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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