Thaba Nchu, South Africa

Full City Profile

72,721 Population 262/sq mi density

5,023 ft Elevation 1,531 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Thaba Nchu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Area	278.0 sq mi (720.0 km²)
Population Density	262/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.2093°N, 26.8390°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 15, 2022.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	141 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	131 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	133 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	133 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	141 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	127 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	146 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	147 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	143 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	121 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	135 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	137 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	142 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	131 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	134 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	147 km
Oct 5, 2011	4 km NW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	141 km
Aug 22, 1991	7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.5	129 km
Dec 21, 1999	8 km NW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	145 km
Jan 25, 2020	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
February	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
March	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
July	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
November	65°F (19°C)	2.8 in
December	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in

Thaba Nchu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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