Postmasburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

30,089 Population 3/sq mi density

4,281 ft Elevation 1,305 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Postmasburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,281 ft (1,305 m)
Area	9,972.7 sq mi (25,829.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.3339°N, 23.0654°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
February	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
March	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
June	49°F (9°C)	0.3 in
July	48°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in
October	67°F (20°C)	0.8 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
December	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in

Postmasburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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