Vredefort, South Africa

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17,515 Population 5/sq mi density

4,675 ft Elevation 1,425 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Vredefort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Area	3,524.2 sq mi (9,127.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.0081°N, 27.3646°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,132 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	127 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	130 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	65 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	128 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	66 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	57 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	67 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	76 km
Jun 14, 2010	8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa	M5.0	67 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	58 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	61 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	128 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	65 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	71 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	65 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	115 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	122 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	60 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	75 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
March	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
November	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in

Vredefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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