Prieska, South Africa

Full City Profile

11,236 Population 2/sq mi density

3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Prieska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,091 ft (942 m)
Area	5,689.8 sq mi (14,736.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.6680°N, 22.7425°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (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	140 km
Jan 8, 2002	52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa	M4.1	145 km
Nov 19, 1992	26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa	M4.0	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
February	78°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
March	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
April	65°F (19°C)	1.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	51°F (10°C)	0.3 in
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.7 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in
December	77°F (25°C)	1.0 in

Prieska has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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