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Weather & Climate in Mmabatho, South Africa

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

Mmabatho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,206 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,206 ft (1,282 m)
Area2,151.1 sq mi (5,571.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-25.8500°N, 25.6333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 149 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 149 km 5 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2002 9 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.8 148 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2011 South Africa M4.7 144 km 5 km
Dec 12, 1997 16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.7 142 km 5 km
Nov 17, 1998 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.7 137 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2014 3 km NNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.6 148 km 5 km
Mar 20, 1997 31 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.6 129 km 5 km
Sep 16, 1996 15 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.5 140 km 5 km
Mar 12, 1996 16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.5 139 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2005 7 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.5 148 km 5 km
Dec 25, 1996 9 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.3 148 km 5 km
Jun 1, 1993 3 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.3 149 km 5 km
Aug 29, 1993 35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.9 148 km 5 km
Feb 6, 1991 5 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.9 147 km 5 km
Dec 24, 1990 7 km NNE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.8 150 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1990 8 km NNE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.8 149 km 5 km
Nov 19, 1993 3 km NW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.8 148 km 5 km
Jul 27, 1990 9 km NNE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.8 147 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) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Mmabatho has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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