Thubelihle, South Africa

Full City Profile

15,876 Population 16/sq mi density

5,256 ft Elevation 1,602 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Thubelihle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,256 ft (1,602 m)
Area	991.5 sq mi (2,568.0 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.2155°N, 29.2916°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 29, 2023.

Mar 1, 2019	6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.9	149 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	114 km
Mar 13, 2022	14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	49 km
Jul 12, 2002	14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa	M4.7	35 km
Jul 7, 2013	43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa	M4.6	144 km
Apr 26, 1998	6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa	M4.5	133 km
Feb 20, 2018	7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.5	147 km
Jan 23, 2018	4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa	M4.4	147 km
Mar 1, 1996	7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa	M4.4	105 km
Nov 18, 2013	8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa	M4.3	133 km
Jul 30, 2021	12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.2	107 km
Jan 3, 1997	9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa	M4.2	149 km
Dec 18, 2009	5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M4.2	108 km
Dec 24, 2000	11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa	M4.1	108 km
Jun 13, 1991	6 km W of Randburg, South Africa	M3.9	136 km
Apr 28, 2006	6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa	M3.8	119 km
Jun 24, 1991	6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa	M3.7	86 km
May 27, 1995	4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa	M3.7	107 km
Jul 1, 2019	36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini	M3.7	137 km
Jun 2, 2006	19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa	M3.6	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
November	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in

Thubelihle has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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