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Bloemhof, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Bloemhof is a mid-size city in North West, South Africa with a population of 33,432. Elevation: 4,055 ft (1,236 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

33,432 Population 13/sq mi density
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Bloemhof

Bloemhof

Bloemhof is an agricultural town of about 2,000 inhabitants situated on the banks of the Vaal River in North West Province of South Africa.

People

Population33,432
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Population33,432
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Coordinates-27.6469°, 25.6070°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (502 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bloemhof

Bloemhof is a mid-size city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 33,432. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet (1,236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Bloemhof

Bloemhof has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 600 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 13.7° / 35.9° 102.8
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 13.3° / 35° 80.1
Mar 22.7°C / 73°F 11.5° / 34° 54.4
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 6° / 29.9° 93.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 2.2° / 26.6° 13.5
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F -1° / 23.6° 14.2
Jul 10°C / 50°F -3.2° / 23.5° 5.8
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F -1.3° / 27.7° 4.8
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 2.7° / 33.2° 8.8
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 6.3° / 36.3° 27.6
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 8.9° / 36.9° 102.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 11.9° / 36.6° 92.6
Bloemhof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area2,633.3 sq mi (6,820.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6469°N, 25.6070°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 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 M5.7 107 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 119 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 131 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 120 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 144 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 129 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 137 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 133 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 118 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 137 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 143 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 135 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 102 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 130 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 136 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 123 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 129 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Bloemhof has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Bloemhof

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lekwa-Teemane Municipal Library0.0

Hotels in Bloemhof

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calimyn
Riverside Resort

Restaurants in Bloemhof

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Train Stations in Bloemhof

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bloemhof
Bloemhof
Grasslands
Kingswood

Gas Stations in Bloemhof

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Engen
Exel
TFN Fuel Network
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Stadiums & Teams in Bloemhof

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Airports Near Bloemhof

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Bartsrus AirportSmall Airport
Beefmaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Belle Rive AirportSmall Airport
Bloemhof AirportSmall Airport
Boscobel AirfieldSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Bultfontein AirportUTESmall Airport
Christiana AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Flight Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoopstad AirportSmall Airport
Louwilla Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Schweizer Reneke AirportSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bloemhof

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hervormde Kerk Bloemhof
The New Church of Southern Africa, Bloemhof

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,236 m (4,055 ft)
Founded
1864
Postal Code
2660

🇿🇦 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 Bloemhof

What is the population of Bloemhof?

Bloemhof has a population of 33,432 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,633.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bloemhof?

Bloemhof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

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