Phomolong, South Africa

Full City Profile

24,635 Population 9/sq mi density

4,557 ft Elevation 1,389 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Phomolong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,557 ft (1,389 m)
Area	2,633.5 sq mi (6,820.7 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.0127°N, 27.0823°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	44 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	34 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	120 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	32 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	116 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	126 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	130 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	123 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	35 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	122 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	136 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	126 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	49 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	30 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	126 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	131 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	131 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	22 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in
August	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
November	69°F (20°C)	3.2 in
December	71°F (22°C)	2.9 in

Phomolong has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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