Zeerust, South Africa

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19,154 Population
3,980 ft Elevation 1,213 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Zeerust enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation3,980 ft (1,213 m)
Coordinates25.5370°S, 26.0751°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 145 km
Nov 17, 1998 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Mar 20, 1997 31 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Mar 12, 1996 16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.5 150 km
Sep 16, 1996 15 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.5 143 km
Jan 2, 1995 17 km W of Carletonville, South Africa M4.3 146 km
Apr 29, 1996 31 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.2 131 km
Aug 26, 1992 19 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.0 149 km
Apr 14, 1993 17 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.0 145 km
Aug 29, 1993 35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.9 121 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 53 km
Jul 27, 1990 9 km NNE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.8 150 km
Mar 3, 2022 22 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.7 147 km
Feb 20, 1993 18 km NNW of Stilfontein, South Africa M3.7 143 km
Jul 11, 1991 25 km W of Carletonville, South Africa M3.6 140 km
Nov 9, 1993 25 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.6 133 km
Aug 1, 1991 11 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M3.6 149 km
Mar 22, 1993 21 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.6 141 km
Jul 18, 1991 19 km W of Carletonville, South Africa M3.6 144 km
Oct 24, 1993 12 km NW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in

Zeerust has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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