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Murchison, South Africa

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1,543 Population 0/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Murchison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area3,722.9 sq mi (9,642.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9021°N, 30.6910°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 21 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 31 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 24 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Murchison has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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