Wesselsbron, South Africa

Full City Profile

42,552 Population 7,822/sq mi density

4,314 ft Elevation 1,315 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Wesselsbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density	7,822/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.8549°N, 26.3658°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 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	29 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	42 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	102 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	42 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	98 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	114 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	112 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	108 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	40 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	105 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	113 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	114 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	113 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	24 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	48 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	109 km
Jul 31, 2001	8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	107 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	109 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	106 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	49°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.3 in
August	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in
November	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
December	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in

Wesselsbron has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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