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Balfour, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
Balfour is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,187. Elevation: 2,146 ft (654 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
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About Balfour
Balfour is a town in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality, Amathole District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,187 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.5404°, 26.6794° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balfour
Balfour is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 3,187. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet (654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Balfour
Balfour has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 504 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.5404°N, 26.6794°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in |
Balfour has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.7").
Museums in Balfour
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KwaMaqoma Historical Museum |
Libraries in Balfour
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| KwaMaqoma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kwatinidubu Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UFH Library | 0.0 |
Golf Courses in Balfour
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balfour
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balfour
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bisho Airport | BIY | Medium Airport |
| Queenstown Airport | UTW | Medium Airport |
| Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cathcart Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Beaufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grahamstown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kwande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Balfour?
Balfour has a population of 3,187 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balfour?
Balfour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.