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Weather & Climate in Zeerust, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zeerust enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,980 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,980 ft (1,213 m) |
| Area | 2,840.8 sq mi (7,357.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.5370°N, 26.0751°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 6, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 31 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 16 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 1996 | 15 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M4.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1995 | 17 km W of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 31 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 19 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1993 | 17 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa | M3.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | M3.8 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 22 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Stilfontein, South Africa | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 1991 | 25 km W of Carletonville, South Africa | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 25 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1991 | 11 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 21 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 19 km W of Carletonville, South Africa | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 12 km NW of Klerksdorp, South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in |
Zeerust has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").