Ventersdorp, South Africa

Full City Profile

26,446 Population 18/sq mi density

4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Ventersdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area	1,462.6 sq mi (3,788.1 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.3140°N, 26.8222°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

963 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	76 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	66 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	80 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	66 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	64 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	73 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	66 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	65 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	67 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	71 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	69 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km W of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	57 km
Dec 5, 1998	9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa	M4.9	70 km
Sep 6, 2004	17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	60 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	70 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	69 km
Aug 6, 2000	8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa	M4.9	78 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	72 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	75 km
Jun 11, 2023	Gauteng, South Africa	M4.9	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
April	62°F (16°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in
November	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
December	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in

Ventersdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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