Moloto South, South Africa

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22,076 Population 21/sq mi density

4,383 ft Elevation 1,336 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Moloto South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	66.8°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	74°F (24°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area	1,070.3 sq mi (2,772.1 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.4628°N, 28.6504°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	108 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	125 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	59 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	120 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	147 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	112 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	137 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	147 km
Jun 29, 2018	13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.5	149 km
Aug 21, 2014	18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.5	150 km
Feb 14, 1990	13 km NE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.5	147 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	127 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	88 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	90 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	85 km
Feb 7, 2017	7 km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.4	142 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	123 km
Feb 25, 2015	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.4	147 km
Jul 20, 2005	4 km SSE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.3	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
April	65°F (19°C)	1.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
November	71°F (21°C)	4.1 in
December	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in

Moloto South has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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