Namakgale, South Africa

Full City Profile

14,588 Population 4/sq mi density

1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Namakgale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	72.0°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,368 ft (417 m)
Area	3,722.9 sq mi (9,642.3 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.9340°N, 31.0312°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 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	18 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	19 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	54 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in
March	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
April	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
September	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
October	74°F (23°C)	1.5 in
November	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in
December	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in

Namakgale has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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