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Weather & Climate in Sun City, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sun City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 1,501.7 sq mi (3,889.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3400°N, 27.0974°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 14, 2010 | 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa | M5.0 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1998 | 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa | M4.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1993 | 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa | M4.7 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2000 | 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1997 | 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1995 | 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa | M4.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2018 | 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2002 | 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa | M4.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in |
Sun City has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").