Vaalwater, South Africa

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19,723 Population 7/sq mi density

3,898 ft Elevation 1,188 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Vaalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Area	2,707.5 sq mi (7,012.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.2957°N, 28.1142°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 12, 2015.

Dec 2, 2013	33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa	M4.8	87 km
Jul 12, 2015	21 km NW of Brits, South Africa	M4.2	140 km
Jun 22, 2013	26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa	M4.2	67 km
Feb 12, 1993	47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa	M3.4	113 km
Jul 31, 1992	43 km N of Maile, South Africa	M3.0	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in
March	71°F (21°C)	3.0 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in
August	58°F (14°C)	0.2 in	Driest
September	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	71°F (21°C)	1.6 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
December	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in

Vaalwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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