Zeerust, South Africa

Full City Profile

19,154 Population 7/sq mi density

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. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. 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 Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,980 ft (1,213 m)
Area	2,840.8 sq mi (7,357.8 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.5370°N, 26.0751°W
Timezone	Africa/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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