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Weather & Climate in Botshabelo, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Botshabelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.2674°N, 26.7260°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 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 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1995 | 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.6 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 4 km NW of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa | M4.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Botshabelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.4").