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Pofadder, South Africa

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3,287 Population 227/sq mi density
3,255 ft Elevation 992 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Pofadder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,255 ft (992 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates-29.1283°N, 19.3949°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 5, 2022.

Apr 6, 2011 South Africa M4.6 101 km
Feb 21, 2011 89 km W of Upington, South Africa M4.6 111 km
Jan 5, 2022 91 km S of Pofadder, South Africa M4.5 91 km
Jul 5, 2021 44 km ESE of Springbok, South Africa M4.4 125 km
Jan 13, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 108 km
Jan 25, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 108 km
Mar 11, 1993 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia M4.3 64 km
Jan 12, 2011 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.2 105 km
Apr 6, 2001 82 km S of Pofadder, South Africa M4.1 83 km
Jan 7, 2011 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.1 111 km
Feb 27, 1995 72 km ENE of Springbok, South Africa M3.8 85 km
Nov 20, 1993 89 km SSE of Pofadder, South Africa M3.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Pofadder has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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