Potchefstroom, South Africa

Full City Profile

178,285 Population 2,507/sq mi density

4,380 ft Elevation 1,335 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Potchefstroom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Area	71.1 sq mi (184.2 km²)
Population Density	2,507/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.7167°N, 27.1000°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,080 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	145 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	50 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	149 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	52 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	37 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	44 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	38 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	43 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	149 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	50 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	47 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	50 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	47 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	59 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	51 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	138 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	53 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	45 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	138 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	44 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)	3.4 in
March	69°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
November	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in

Potchefstroom has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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