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Amersfoort, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Amersfoort is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 14,778. Elevation: 5,417 ft (1,651 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a city and municipality in the Utrecht province of the Netherlands. As of 31 January 2023, the municipality had a population of 160,902, making it the second-largest of the province and fifteenth-largest of the country. Amersfoort is also one of the largest Dutch railway junctions with its three stations—Amersfoort Centraal, Schothorst and Vathorst—due to its location on two of the Netherlands' main east to west and north to south railway lines. The city was used during the 1928 Summer Olympics as a venue for the modern pentathlon events. Amersfoort marked its 750th anniversary as a city in 2009.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,778 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,417 ft (1,651 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.0094°, 29.8664° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 14,778. The city sits at an elevation of 5,417 feet (1,651 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Amersfoort
Amersfoort has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Dec (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 827 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,417 ft (1,651 m) |
| Area | 2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.0094°N, 29.8664°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in |
Amersfoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Amersfoort
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hlelimfundo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Injubuko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Train Stations in Amersfoort
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Amersfoort
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ermelo Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Secunda Airport | ZEC | Medium Airport |
| Amersfoort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amsterdam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holbank Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Majuba Power Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pietersrus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tutuka Power Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Utrecht Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Volksrust Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vrede Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wakkerstroom Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Amersfoort?
Amersfoort has a population of 14,778 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,569.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Amersfoort?
Amersfoort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.