Shakaskraal, South Africa

Full City Profile

27,345 Population 54/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Shakaskraal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	503.9 sq mi (1,305.0 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.4493°N, 31.2153°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015	19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa	M4.3	48 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	89 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	49 km
Oct 11, 1993	45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa	M3.3	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
February	76°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
March	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in
April	71°F (21°C)	2.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in	Driest
July	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in
October	69°F (20°C)	3.8 in
November	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
December	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in

Shakaskraal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (1.0").

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