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Pretoria, South Africa

Full City Profile

2,112,693 Population 7,959/sq mi density
4,370 ft Elevation 1,332 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Pretoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Area265.5 sq mi (687.5 km²)
Population Density7,959/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7449°N, 28.1878°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

576 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 103 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 99 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 119 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 92 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 65 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 71 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 104 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 100 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 83 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 105 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 104 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 91 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 93 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 113 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 111 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 119 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 104 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 119 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Pretoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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