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Allanridge, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Allanridge is a mid-size city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 31,700. Elevation: 4,337 ft (1,322 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

31,700 Population 2,590/sq mi density
4,337 ft Elevation 1,322 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Allanridge

Allanridge

Allanridge is a gold-mining town in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality of the Free State province in South Africa. It is the main centre of the Loraine Gold Mining Company and is dominated by the tall headgear and complex reduction works that processes thousands of tons of gold-bearing ore every month.

People

Population31,700
Density2,590/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,337 ft (1,322 m)
Population31,700
Population Density2,590 / sq mi
Elevation4,337 ft (1,322 m)
Coordinates-27.7543°, 26.6438°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (566 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Allanridge

Allanridge is a mid-size city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 31,700. The city sits at an elevation of 4,337 feet (1,322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Allanridge

Allanridge has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 11.8° / 35.6° 68.5
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 11.5° / 34.6° 72.8
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 10.7° / 33.2° 55.4
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 4.8° / 29.2° 56.2
May 13.7°C / 57°F 0.9° / 26.1° 21.1
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F -1.8° / 23.4° 6.4
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F -4° / 23.1° 4.3
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F -1.7° / 27.3° 4.0
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 1.9° / 32.9° 11.3
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 4.9° / 36° 32.3
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 7.9° / 36.4° 84.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 10.4° / 36.1° 94.9
Allanridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,337 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,337 ft (1,322 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density2,590/sq mi
Coordinates-27.7543°N, 26.6438°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 22 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 32 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 85 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 31 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 82 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 95 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 96 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 90 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 30 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 88 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 98 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 100 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 95 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 14 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 38 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 93 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 93 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 94 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 94 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Allanridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Allanridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Welkom city museum

Libraries in Allanridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Riebeeckstad Library0.0
Welkom main city library0.0

Farmers Markets in Allanridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Welkom Fresh Produce Market

Train Stations in Allanridge

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allanridge
Losdorings
Skoonspruit

Stadiums & Teams in Allanridge

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Airports Near Allanridge

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aldam AirportSmall Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Appleby AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Beatrix AirportSmall Airport
Braehead AirportSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Bultfontein AirportUTESmall Airport
Fraaiuitzicht AirportSmall Airport
Harmony AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Hoopstad AirportSmall Airport
Kroonstad AirportSmall Airport
Odendaalsrus AirportSmall Airport
Von Abo's Villa AirportSmall Airport
Welkom AirportWELSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,322 m (4,337 ft)
Area
31.7 km² (12.2 mi²)
Founded
1947
Postal Code
9490

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allanridge

What is the population of Allanridge?

Allanridge has a population of 31,700 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2,590 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Allanridge?

Allanridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches.

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