Polokwane, South Africa

Full City Profile

272,461 Population 6,605/sq mi density

4,314 ft Elevation 1,315 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Polokwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	64.1°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Area	41.3 sq mi (106.8 km²)
Population Density	6,605/sq mi
Coordinates	-23.9045°N, 29.4689°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.5	144 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	149 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	113 km
Jun 23, 2018	31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa	M3.0	52 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
March	69°F (20°C)	2.8 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	58°F (14°C)	0.3 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in
November	69°F (20°C)	4.0 in
December	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in

Polokwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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