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Weather & Climate in Sannieshof, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sannieshof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 2,522.7 sq mi (6,533.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.5295°N, 25.8089°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 5, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1991 | 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2014 | 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa | M4.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | South Africa | M4.9 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 9 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa | M4.8 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa | M4.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M4.8 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 4 km NNE of Orkney, South Africa | M4.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in |
Sannieshof has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.1").