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Weather & Climate in Lehurutshe, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lehurutshe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Area2,840.8 sq mi (7,357.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4812°N, 25.9651°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Apr 29, 1996 31 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.2 144 km 5 km
Aug 29, 1993 35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.9 133 km 5 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 148 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 62 km 9 km
Nov 9, 1993 25 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.6 143 km 5 km
Jun 21, 1992 29 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.6 125 km 5 km
Jul 25, 1990 37 km NNW of Carletonville, South Africa M3.6 149 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 85 km 5 km
May 28, 1990 25 km ESE of Koster, South Africa M3.5 128 km 5 km
Jan 30, 1993 21 km NNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.4 147 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1993 36 km S of Rustenburg, South Africa M3.4 143 km 5 km
Oct 23, 1993 34 km SE of Koster, South Africa M3.3 135 km 5 km
Nov 18, 1992 37 km S of Rustenburg, South Africa M3.3 144 km 5 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 58 km 10 km
Jun 6, 1993 25 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M3.2 148 km 5 km
Jul 31, 1992 43 km N of Maile, South Africa M3.0 144 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in

Lehurutshe has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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