Thembisile, South Africa

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2,167 Population 1/sq mi density

4,744 ft Elevation 1,446 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Thembisile enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Area	3,281.7 sq mi (8,499.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.6036°N, 28.8880°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	132 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	109 km
Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	80 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	101 km
Aug 16, 2012	6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.7	145 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	91 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	134 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	100 km
Apr 15, 1992	4 km S of Brits, South Africa	M4.4	111 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	87 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	131 km
Jul 20, 2005	4 km SSE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.3	149 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	115 km
Jul 22, 2023	8 km ENE of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.2	139 km
Jan 3, 1997	9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	140 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	105 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	144 km
Jul 12, 2015	21 km NW of Brits, South Africa	M4.2	125 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	98 km
Oct 6, 1999	9 km WSW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.1	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in
July	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	58°F (14°C)	0.2 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (20°C)	2.5 in
November	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
December	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in

Thembisile has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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