Petrusburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

10,106 Population 1,377/sq mi density

4,111 ft Elevation 1,253 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Petrusburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density	1,377/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.1160°N, 25.4144°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Jan 8, 2002	54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.7	128 km
Jul 3, 1999	36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.5	85 km
Sep 15, 2017	58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa	M4.4	97 km
Jan 8, 2002	52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.1	121 km
Apr 17, 1993	52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho	M2.9	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
February	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
March	69°F (21°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
November	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
December	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in

Petrusburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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