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Arlington, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Arlington is a small town in Free State, South Africa with a population of 4,714. Elevation: 5,144 ft (1,568 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,714 Population 2,213/sq mi density
5,144 ft Elevation 1,568 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Arlington

Leratswana is a small township in the Free State province of South Africa, adjacent to Arlington. Arlington was established as an important railway link between Lindley and Senekal.

People

Population4,714
Density2,213/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation5,144 ft (1,568 m)
Population4,714
Population Density2,213 / sq mi
Elevation5,144 ft (1,568 m)
Coordinates-28.0288°, 27.8534°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arlington

Arlington is a small town in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 4,714. The city sits at an elevation of 5,144 feet (1,568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Arlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,144 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,144 ft (1,568 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,213/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0288°N, 27.8534°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 30, 2024.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 120 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 110 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 108 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 111 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 124 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 105 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 97 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 101 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 125 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 105 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 105 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 114 km
Dec 11, 1996 8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 104 km
Oct 11, 2003 7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 118 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 126 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 128 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Jun 15, 2022 6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.6 112 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 110 km
Mar 17, 1990 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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Train Stations in Arlington

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arlington
Bobbert
Komspruit
Ooreenkoms

Airports Near Arlington

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alberta Airport-Small Airport
Aldam Airport-Small Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Arizona Airport-Small Airport
Bethlehem Airport-Small Airport
Braehead Airport-Small Airport
Fraaiuitzicht Airport-Small Airport
Frankfort Airport-Small Airport
Kroonstad Airport-Small Airport
Senekal Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
0.8 km² (0.3 mi²)
Postal Code
9602

🇿🇦 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 Arlington

What is the population of Arlington?

Arlington has a population of 4,714 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2,213 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arlington?

Arlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

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