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Rayton, South Africa

Full City Profile

4,812 Population 1/sq mi density
4,875 ft Elevation 1,486 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Rayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,875 ft (1,486 m)
Area3,281.7 sq mi (8,499.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7392°N, 28.5334°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 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 M5.0 130 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 146 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 118 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 75 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 95 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 128 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 90 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 134 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 134 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 133 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 119 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 118 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 95 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 89 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 145 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 128 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 147 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in

Rayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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