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Weather & Climate in Randburg, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Randburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,226 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,226 ft (1,593 m) |
| Area | 64.9 sq mi (168.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0941°N, 28.0012°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
662 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa | M5.0 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.9 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1998 | 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.9 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Gauteng, South Africa | M4.9 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa | M4.8 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa | M4.7 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Sep 25, 1997 | 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.7 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1995 | 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2000 | 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 12 km SE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M4.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa | M4.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1993 | 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2002 | 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in |
Randburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").