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Weather & Climate in Thabazimbi, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thabazimbi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 6,322.5 sq mi (16,375.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.5917°N, 27.4116°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 4 km S of Brits, South Africa | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 21 km NW of Brits, South Africa | M4.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | M4.2 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | M3.8 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 30 km NW of Krugersdorp, South Africa | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa | M3.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 18 km SSW of Brits, South Africa | M3.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1992 | 43 km N of Maile, South Africa | M3.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
Thabazimbi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.2").