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Weather & Climate in Marapong, South Africa

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

Marapong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 57°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Area7,537.9 sq mi (19,523.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-23.6551°N, 27.6250°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 121 km 33 km
Jun 22, 2013 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa M4.2 118 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in

Marapong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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