Swartruggens, South Africa

Full City Profile

12,639 Population 8/sq mi density

4,111 ft Elevation 1,253 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Swartruggens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Area	1,639.4 sq mi (4,245.9 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.6502°N, 26.6886°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

902 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 17, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	149 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	140 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	138 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	134 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	145 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	146 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	116 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	137 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	141 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	117 km
Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	131 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	118 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	149 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	127 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	123 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	140 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	142 km
Jul 17, 2022	14 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.8	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
March	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in
July	53°F (11°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in
October	69°F (21°C)	2.0 in
November	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in
December	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in

Swartruggens has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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