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Weather & Climate in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bloemfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,580 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,396 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1211°N, 26.2140°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M5.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2000 | 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1996 | 8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa | M4.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1995 | 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.6 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa | M4.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Bloemfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").