Oranjeville, South Africa

Full City Profile

6,189 Population 6/sq mi density

4,944 ft Elevation 1,507 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Oranjeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Area	1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.9938°N, 28.2097°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

831 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	149 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	149 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	140 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	150 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	148 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	141 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	144 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	97 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	89 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	144 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	148 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	101 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	74 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	91 km
Jun 10, 1991	4 km W of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	148 km
May 6, 2020	6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	141 km
Jul 10, 2025	7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	147 km
Jul 17, 2022	14 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	138 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.3 in
August	53°F (11°C)	0.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
November	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in
December	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in

Oranjeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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