Nigel, South Africa

Full City Profile

140,644 Population 194/sq mi density
5,138 ft Elevation 1,566 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Nigel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Area724.2 sq mi (1,875.6 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates26.4314°S, 28.4771°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 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 M5.0 100 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 70 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 34 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 87 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 95 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 112 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 92 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 77 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 93 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 103 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 54 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 45 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 111 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 89 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 145 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 82 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 93 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 91 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in

Nigel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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