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Weather & Climate in Bochum, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bochum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
| Area | 3,810.7 sq mi (9,869.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.2861°N, 29.1396°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in |
Bochum has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.1").