Sun City, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,556 Population 1/sq mi density

4,127 ft Elevation 1,258 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Sun City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 54°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

76°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Area	1,501.7 sq mi (3,889.4 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.3400°N, 27.0974°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	125 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	133 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	126 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	127 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	126 km
Mar 7, 2019	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.8	135 km
Apr 6, 1993	3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	114 km
Oct 9, 2009	7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa	M4.7	127 km
Jul 13, 2000	9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	125 km
Sep 25, 1997	1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.7	118 km
Oct 28, 1995	10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	119 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	128 km
Mar 28, 2018	6 km E of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	137 km
Aug 31, 2014	10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	128 km
Jun 11, 2015	6 km N of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	127 km
Jan 9, 2015	11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	125 km
Aug 31, 2014	14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.6	122 km
Jul 19, 2003	9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa	M4.6	123 km
Mar 21, 2002	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	131 km
Mar 24, 2016	16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.6	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
March	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
July	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in
September	67°F (20°C)	0.6 in
October	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
December	75°F (24°C)	4.6 in

Sun City has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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