Senekal, South Africa

Full City Profile

39,584 Population 13/sq mi density

4,695 ft Elevation 1,431 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Senekal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Area	3,142.7 sq mi (8,139.6 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.3197°N, 27.6208°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 30, 2024.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	105 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	92 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	91 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	94 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	86 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	85 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	111 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	86 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	108 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	84 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	93 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	110 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	102 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	90 km
Jan 26, 2000	18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa	M4.7	149 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	110 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	90 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	93 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	100 km
Mar 17, 1990	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
December	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in

Senekal has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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