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Smithfield, South Africa

Full City Profile

5,725 Population 1/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Smithfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Area3,841.5 sq mi (9,949.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-30.2137°N, 26.5307°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 71 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 147 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 126 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 132 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 134 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 123 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 48 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in

Smithfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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