Randburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

337,053 Population 5,197/sq mi density

5,226 ft Elevation 1,593 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Randburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,226 ft (1,593 m)
Area	64.9 sq mi (168.0 km²)
Population Density	5,197/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.0941°N, 28.0012°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

662 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	150 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	64 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	51 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	80 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	59 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	29 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	30 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	62 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	107 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	41 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	103 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	68 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	67 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	52 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	52 km
Aug 30, 2014	12 km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.7	145 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	133 km
Apr 6, 1993	3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	68 km
Mar 21, 2002	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in
December	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in

Randburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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