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Weather & Climate in Rietkuil, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rietkuil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,617 ft (1,712 m) |
| Area | 1,681.5 sq mi (4,355.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.9340°N, 29.8117°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini | M3.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2006 | 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa | M3.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1 km WSW of Brakpan, South Africa | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in |
Rietkuil has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.2").