Northam, South Africa

Full City Profile

15,598 Population 2/sq mi density

3,333 ft Elevation 1,016 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Northam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Area	6,322.5 sq mi (16,375.3 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.9578°N, 27.2654°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	136 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	135 km
Feb 14, 1990	13 km NE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.5	150 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	95 km
Oct 26, 1993	18 km NNE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.3	140 km
Jul 12, 2015	21 km NW of Brits, South Africa	M4.2	70 km
Apr 29, 1996	31 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.2	147 km
Jun 22, 2013	26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa	M4.2	47 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	143 km
Aug 29, 1993	35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa	M3.9	134 km
Mar 2, 2024	53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa	M3.8	83 km
Feb 15, 1990	15 km N of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.7	142 km
Jun 21, 1992	29 km SSE of Koster, South Africa	M3.6	131 km
Jan 31, 2022	30 km NW of Krugersdorp, South Africa	M3.6	106 km
Jul 28, 1991	56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa	M3.6	59 km
Jul 25, 1990	37 km NNW of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.6	120 km
Oct 16, 1993	26 km NNW of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.6	132 km
Nov 3, 1990	11 km N of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.5	146 km
Aug 21, 1991	19 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.5	146 km
Feb 21, 1990	16 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M3.5	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
February	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
March	74°F (23°C)	2.8 in
April	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.7 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in
October	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
November	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
December	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Wettest

Northam has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.2").

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