Thohoyandou, South Africa

Full City Profile

107,144 Population 39/sq mi density

2,375 ft Elevation 724 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Thohoyandou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	69.7°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,375 ft (724 m)
Area	2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	-22.9456°N, 30.4850°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 8.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018	28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.5	108 km
Jun 12, 2016	25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa	M4.1	133 km
Aug 16, 2021	South Africa	M3.3	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	8.1 in	Warmest
February	73°F (23°C)	8.3 in	Wettest
March	72°F (22°C)	5.6 in
April	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
July	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
November	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
December	74°F (23°C)	6.2 in

Thohoyandou has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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