Orkney, South Africa

Full City Profile

110,052 Population 69/sq mi density

4,304 ft Elevation 1,312 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Orkney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area	1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.6 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.9802°N, 26.6727°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,085 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	108 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	117 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	3 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	116 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	6 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	15 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	10 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	9 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	115 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	5 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	101 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	11 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	15 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	14 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	8 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	10 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	9 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	15 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
November	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in

Orkney has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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