Somaroboro, South Africa

Full City Profile

114,369 Population 107/sq mi density

4,488 ft Elevation 1,368 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Somaroboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,488 ft (1,368 m)
Area	1,070.3 sq mi (2,772.1 km²)
Population Density	107/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.3460°N, 28.8343°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 30, 2023.

Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	147 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	128 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	51 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	120 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	130 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	111 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	149 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	112 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	146 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	105 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	131 km
Jun 22, 2013	26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa	M4.2	139 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	125 km
Jul 12, 2015	21 km NW of Brits, South Africa	M4.2	120 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	117 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	124 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	122 km
Apr 28, 2006	6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa	M3.8	131 km
Jun 24, 1991	6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa	M3.7	114 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
July	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in
October	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in
November	69°F (21°C)	4.4 in
December	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in

Somaroboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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