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Phola, South Africa

Full City Profile

38,202 Population 39/sq mi density
4,931 ft Elevation 1,503 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Phola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Area991.5 sq mi (2,568.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0020°N, 29.0340°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 127 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 149 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 95 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 127 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 58 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 46 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 138 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 149 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 126 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Jun 29, 2018 13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.5 149 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 105 km
Feb 25, 2015 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 149 km
Jul 25, 2017 14 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.4 149 km
Apr 15, 1992 4 km S of Brits, South Africa M4.4 131 km
Feb 7, 2017 7 km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 149 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 125 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 81 km
Mar 5, 2022 14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 145 km
Jun 12, 2021 16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Phola has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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