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Bathurst, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
Bathurst is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 7,630. Elevation: 879 ft (268 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Bathurst
Bathurst is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) inland from Port Alfred, on the R67 road, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and is named after Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst, Secretary of State for the Colonies by Sir Rufane Donkin. Its chief claim to fame is that it was the early administrative centre established by the British Government for the 1820 British Settlers who were sent to the district as a buffer between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa pastoralists who were migrating southwards and westwards along the coast. Bathurst is now part of the Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality of the Eastern Cape.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,630 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.4998°, 26.8294° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.5 inches (672 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bathurst
Bathurst is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 7,630. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet (268 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Bathurst
Bathurst 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 576 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 1,026.2 sq mi (2,657.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4998°N, 26.8294°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in |
Bathurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.3").
Museums in Bathurst
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Agricultural Museum | ||||
| Kowie History Museum |
Hotels in Bathurst
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bathurst
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bathurst
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bathurst
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bisho Airport | BIY | Medium Airport |
| Fort Beaufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort D'Acre Reserve Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grahamstown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kenton-on-Sea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kwande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Port Alfred Airport | AFD | Small Airport |
| Pumba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bathurst
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint John's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bathurst?
Bathurst has a population of 7,630 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,026.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bathurst?
Bathurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.