Comparing South Africa with the United States

Compare Climate information for South Africa and the United States

Is South Africa warmer or hotter than the United States?

On average across the year, yes, South Africa is hotter than the United States . South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F and the United States has an average temperature of 13°C/55°F.

South Africa's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F, which is approximately the same temperature as the United States's hottest month (July, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is South Africa colder or cooler than the United States?

On average across the year, no, South Africa is not colder than the United States . South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F and the United States has an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F.



South Africa's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F, which is not colder than the United States's coldest month (January, with an average minimum temperature of -4°C/25°F).

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Does South Africa have more rain than the United States?

On average across the year, no, South Africa has less rain than the United States. South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm and the United States has an average annual rainfall of 1039mm.

South Africa's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm, which is drier than the United States's wettest month (June, with an average monthly rainfall of 102mm).

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Compare location information for South Africa and the United States

How far is South Africa from the United States?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 8,947 miles (14,399km) south east of the United States.

Is South Africa further west than the United States?

No, South Africa is not further west than the United States.

Is South Africa further east than the United States?

Yes, South Africa is further east than the United States. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 3,548 miles (5,710km).

Is South Africa further north than the United States?

No, South Africa is not further north than the United States.

Is South Africa further south than the United States?

Yes, South Africa is further south than the United States. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 4,674 miles (7,522km).

Is South Africa bigger than the United States?

No, South Africa is smaller than United States. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and United States has an area of 9,150,541 km2 (23,699,901 miles2) which means that South Africa is 7,936,071 km2 (20,554,424 miles2) smaller than United States.
That makes South Africa 8 times smaller than United States.

Is South Africa smaller than the United States?

Yes, South Africa is smaller than United States. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and United States has an area of 9,150,541 km2 (23,699,901 miles2) which means that South Africa is 7,936,071 km2 (20,554,424 miles2) smaller than United States.
That makes South Africa 8 times smaller than United States.

How far is the United States from South Africa?

The midpoint of the United States is approximately 8,947 miles (14,399km) north west of South Africa.

Is the United States further west than South Africa?

Yes, the United States is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of the United States is further west by approximately 3,548 miles (5,710km).

Is the United States further east than South Africa?

No, the United States is not further east than South Africa.

Is the United States further north than South Africa?

Yes, the United States is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of the United States is further north by approximately 4,674 miles (7,522km).

Is the United States further south than South Africa?

No, the United States is not further south than South Africa.

Is the United States bigger than South Africa?

Yes, United States is bigger than South Africa. United States has an area of 9,150,541 km2 (23,699,901 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that United States is 7,936,071 km2 (20,554,424 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes United States 8 times bigger than South Africa.

Is the United States smaller than South Africa?

No, United States is not smaller than South Africa. United States has an area of 9,150,541 km2 (23,699,901 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that United States is 7,936,071 km2 (20,554,424 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes United States 8 times bigger than South Africa.

Compare population information for South Africa and the United States

Is South Africa more populated than the United States?

No, South Africa is not more populated than United States. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and United States has a population of 337,341,954 which means that South Africa has 279,825,289 fewer people than United States.
That makes South Africa 6 times less populated than United States.

Is South Africa less populated than the United States?

Yes, South Africa is less populated than United States. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and United States has a population of 337,341,954 which means that South Africa has 279,825,289 fewer people than United States.
That makes South Africa 6 times less populated than United States.

Is the United States more populated than South Africa?

Yes, United States is more populated than South Africa. United States has a population of 337,341,954 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that United States has 279,825,289 more people than South Africa.
That makes United States 6 times more populated than South Africa.

Is the United States less populated than South Africa?

No, United States is not less populated than South Africa. United States has a population of 337,341,954 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that United States has 279,825,289 more people than South Africa.
That makes United States 6 times more populated than South Africa.

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