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Weather & Climate in Boshof, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boshof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5391°N, 25.2397°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 1, 1997 | 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1995 | 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa | M4.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 14 km SW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1994 | 15 km SW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 1991 | 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1992 | South Africa | M3.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1990 | 11 km SW of Welkom, South Africa | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 2.2 in |
Boshof has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.2").