Rosendal, South Africa

Full City Profile

4,950 Population 2/sq mi density

5,600 ft Elevation 1,707 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Rosendal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,600 ft (1,707 m)
Area	2,199.9 sq mi (5,697.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.5048°N, 27.9329°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	141 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	128 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	128 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	130 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	148 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	138 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	144 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	146 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	123 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	126 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	129 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	120 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	126 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	146 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	130 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	136 km
Mar 17, 1990	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	126 km
Jan 25, 2020	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
March	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in
July	44°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
November	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
December	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in

Rosendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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