Paulpietersburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

13,123 Population 16/sq mi density

3,694 ft Elevation 1,126 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Paulpietersburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Area	846.7 sq mi (2,193.0 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.4243°N, 30.8169°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.14"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000	22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M4.5	127 km
May 27, 2012	14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa	M4.4	32 km
Jul 1, 2019	36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M3.7	111 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
February	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	66°F (19°C)	5.3 in
December	68°F (20°C)	6.1 in	Wettest

Paulpietersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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