Witpoort, South Africa

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2,120 Population
4,531 ft Elevation 1,381 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Witpoort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Coordinates27.1718°S, 26.1270°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

665 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 M5.7 100 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 113 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 61 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 113 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 59 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 73 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 65 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 60 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 72 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 67 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 111 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 63 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 62 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 65 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 58 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 91 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 66 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 50 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 113 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 119 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 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Witpoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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