Orania, South Africa

Full City Profile

2,066 Population 597/sq mi density

7,073 ft Elevation 2,156 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Orania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,073 ft (2,156 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density	597/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.8138°N, 24.4121°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002	54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.7	67 km
Jul 3, 1999	36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.5	53 km
Jan 8, 2002	52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.1	55 km
Nov 19, 1992	26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa	M4.0	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
February	76°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
March	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
June	51°F (10°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
October	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in
December	76°F (25°C)	1.5 in

Orania has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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