Wolmaransstad, South Africa

Full City Profile

49,366 Population 22/sq mi density

4,452 ft Elevation 1,357 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Wolmaransstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,452 ft (1,357 m)
Area	2,255.4 sq mi (5,841.4 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	-27.1974°N, 25.9831°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

570 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	106 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	119 km
Aug 5, 2014	3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.4	75 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	119 km
Feb 10, 1997	5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.2	74 km
Apr 3, 2017	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.2	87 km
Nov 3, 1991	5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.1	79 km
Jul 21, 1997	4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	74 km
Mar 9, 2005	7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa	M5.0	86 km
Mar 16, 2009	8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	81 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	117 km
May 27, 2002	4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa	M5.0	77 km
Dec 1, 1991	2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M5.0	76 km
Nov 25, 1995	South Africa	M4.9	79 km
Dec 11, 1997	7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	72 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	97 km
Jun 15, 2014	8 km E of Orkney, South Africa	M4.9	80 km
Feb 17, 2005	13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa	M4.9	64 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	120 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
March	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in
July	44°F (7°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
October	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in

Wolmaransstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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