Schweizer-Reneke, South Africa

Full City Profile

70,214 Population 40/sq mi density

4,304 ft Elevation 1,312 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Schweizer-Reneke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	74°F (24°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area	1,741.3 sq mi (4,510.0 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.1887°N, 25.3293°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 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	138 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	137 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	149 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	140 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	144 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	140 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	137 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	148 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	124 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	131 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	144 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	126 km
May 6, 2020	6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	148 km
Nov 18, 1998	4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa	M4.8	146 km
Jul 10, 2025	7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	140 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.2 in
July	45°F (7°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in
November	71°F (21°C)	2.2 in
December	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in

Schweizer-Reneke has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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