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Weather & Climate in Roossenekal, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roossenekal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,754 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,754 ft (1,449 m) |
| Area | 2,340.4 sq mi (6,061.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.1931°N, 29.9254°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa | M2.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in |
Roossenekal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.3").