Orange Farm, South Africa

Full City Profile

10,000 Population 11/sq mi density

5,157 ft Elevation 1,572 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Orange Farm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Area	870.1 sq mi (2,253.6 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.4833°N, 27.8667°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	128 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	116 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	130 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	125 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	131 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	126 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	40 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	127 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	117 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	122 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	132 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	51 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	36 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	139 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	134 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	124 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	34 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	140 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	123 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	28 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	53°F (11°C)	0.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
December	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in

Orange Farm has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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