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Weather & Climate in Kroonstad, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kroonstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,590 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,399 m) |
| Area | 5,332.1 sq mi (13,810.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6504°N, 27.2349°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,013 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 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1991 | 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.0 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa | M5.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | South Africa | M4.9 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in |
Kroonstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").