Ottosdal, South Africa

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22,011 Population
4,905 ft Elevation 1,495 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Ottosdal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation4,905 ft (1,495 m)
Coordinates26.8091°S, 26.0054°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 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 M5.7 142 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 72 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 73 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 80 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 70 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 76 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 61 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 66 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 79 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 72 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 138 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 61 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 63 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 51 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 72 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 78 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 132 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 55 km
Apr 17, 2025 4 km NNE of Orkney, South Africa M4.8 70 km
Jul 10, 2025 7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa M4.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Ottosdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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