Nthrowane, South Africa

Full City Profile

8,336 Population 7/sq mi density
5,141 ft Elevation 1,567 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Nthrowane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation5,141 ft (1,567 m)
Area1,170.1 sq mi (3,030.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates26.7478°S, 28.7502°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

534 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 M5.0 132 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 121 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 128 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 75 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 141 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 108 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 122 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 123 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 113 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 128 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 140 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 31 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 46 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 145 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 130 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 142 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 112 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 145 km
Aug 31, 2014 10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in

Nthrowane has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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