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Weather & Climate in Phola, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,931 ft (1,503 m) |
| Area | 991.5 sq mi (2,568.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0020°N, 29.0340°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Gauteng, South Africa | M4.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa | M4.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 14 km E of Fochville, South Africa | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 4 km S of Brits, South Africa | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 7 km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in |
Phola has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").