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Weather & Climate in Reitz, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reitz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,390 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,390 ft (1,643 m) |
| Area | 2,343.4 sq mi (6,069.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.8014°N, 28.4273°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 26, 2000 | 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa | M4.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Vredefort, South Africa | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 9 km SE of Vredefort, South Africa | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | South Africa | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Koppies, South Africa | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 1994 | 10 km WSW of Hennenman, South Africa | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 11 km NNE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 10 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1994 | 10 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1994 | 7 km ENE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in |
Reitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.4").