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Weather & Climate in Petrusburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrusburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,111 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,111 ft (1,253 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1160°N, 25.4144°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 8, 2002 | 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2002 | 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 146 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) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
Petrusburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.3").