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Secunda, South Africa

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20,418 Population 304/sq mi density
5,223 ft Elevation 1,592 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Secunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5500°N, 29.1667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 140 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 103 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 24 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 22 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 133 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 148 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 104 km
Nov 18, 2013 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa M4.3 126 km
Mar 5, 2022 14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 149 km
Jun 12, 2021 16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 149 km
Jul 22, 2023 8 km ENE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.2 146 km
Jan 3, 1997 9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 135 km
Dec 18, 2009 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M4.2 102 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 137 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 97 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 98 km
Oct 6, 1999 9 km WSW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Secunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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