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Weather & Climate in Wolfenkop, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wolfenkop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,741 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,741 ft (1,445 m) |
| Area | 1,070.3 sq mi (2,772.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.5212°N, 28.9920°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 1, 2019 | 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Gauteng, South Africa | M4.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa | M4.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1998 | 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 1996 | 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa | M4.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 4 km S of Brits, South Africa | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 21 km NW of Brits, South Africa | M4.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa | M4.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 6 km W of Randburg, South Africa | M3.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2006 | 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1995 | 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa | M3.7 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa | M3.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa | M3.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in |
Wolfenkop has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").