Philipstown, South Africa

Full City Profile

3,365 Population 102/sq mi density

4,475 ft Elevation 1,364 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Philipstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Area	33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²)
Population Density	102/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.4373°N, 24.4726°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002	54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.7	135 km
Jul 3, 1999	36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.5	120 km
Jan 8, 2002	52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.1	123 km
Nov 19, 1992	26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa	M4.0	54 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
February	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
March	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
November	67°F (20°C)	1.1 in
December	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in

Philipstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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