Viljoenskroon, South Africa

Full City Profile

54,955 Population 7,953/sq mi density

4,413 ft Elevation 1,345 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Viljoenskroon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density	7,953/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.2084°N, 26.9486°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,087 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	88 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	94 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	34 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	92 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	32 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	36 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	43 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	35 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	92 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	36 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	103 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	46 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	51 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	37 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	97 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	39 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	47 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	46 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	52 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in
March	69°F (20°C)	3.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in
November	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in

Viljoenskroon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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