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Soweto, South Africa
Full City Profile
1,695,047
Population
21,951/sq mi density
5,354 ft
Elevation
1,632 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Soweto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,354 ft (1,632 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2678°N, 27.8585°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in |
Soweto has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").