Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Full City Profile

246,754 Population 3,590/sq mi density

4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Vanderbijlpark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area	68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density	3,590/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.7117°N, 27.8380°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	117 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	105 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	118 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	115 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	122 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	115 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	49 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	118 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	107 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	111 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	53 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	47 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	132 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	124 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	114 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	43 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	130 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	111 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	53 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.3 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
December	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in

Vanderbijlpark has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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