Randfontein, South Africa

Full City Profile

133,654 Population 661/sq mi density
5,630 ft Elevation 1,716 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Randfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Area202.3 sq mi (523.9 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates26.1844°S, 27.7020°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 134 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 121 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 136 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 127 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 131 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 131 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 34 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 127 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 129 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 122 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 141 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 48 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 128 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 30 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 134 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 25 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 50 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in

Randfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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