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Weather & Climate in Schweizer-Reneke, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schweizer-Reneke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,304 ft (1,312 m) |
| Area | 1,741.3 sq mi (4,510.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.1887°N, 25.3293°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
358 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 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1991 | 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | South Africa | M4.9 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2014 | 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa | M4.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2000 | 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa | M4.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa | M4.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in |
Schweizer-Reneke has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").