Orient Hills, South Africa

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2,043 Population 3/sq mi density

5,148 ft Elevation 1,569 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Orient Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Area	601.4 sq mi (1,557.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.0314°N, 27.6027°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

966 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	139 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	126 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	142 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	132 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	134 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	45 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	136 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	127 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	65 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	42 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	137 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	139 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	144 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	59 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	137 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	40 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in
December	69°F (20°C)	4.7 in

Orient Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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