Phalaborwa, South Africa

Full City Profile

13,108 Population
1,427 ft Elevation 435 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Phalaborwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Coordinates23.9430°S, 31.1411°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 28 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 26 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 64 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Phalaborwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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