Steynsrus, South Africa

Full City Profile

10,910 Population 2/sq mi density

5,039 ft Elevation 1,536 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Steynsrus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,039 ft (1,536 m)
Area	5,332.1 sq mi (13,810.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.9533°N, 27.5639°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	91 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	82 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	137 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	80 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	134 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	138 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	145 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	137 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	83 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	139 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	138 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	149 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	77 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	142 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	94 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	149 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	148 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	68 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
March	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in
December	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in

Steynsrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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