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Weather & Climate in Vredefort, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vredefort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 3,524.2 sq mi (9,127.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.0081°N, 27.3646°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa | M5.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.2 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1991 | 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 1997 | 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa | M5.0 | 67 km | 2 km |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa | M5.0 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa | M5.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1995 | South Africa | M4.9 | 65 km | 13 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2000 | 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2014 | 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa | M4.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in |
Vredefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").