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Clarkson, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Clarkson is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 2,185. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,185 Population 1/sq mi density
817 ft Elevation 249 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Clarkson

Clarkson is a town in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population2,185
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Population2,185
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Coordinates-34.0152°, 24.3429°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Clarkson

Clarkson is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 2,185. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Clarkson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area1,875.9 sq mi (4,858.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0152°N, 24.3429°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Clarkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Clarkson

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Clarkson Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Clarkson

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beulah Airport-Small Airport
Humansdorp Airport-Small Airport
Joubertina Airport-Small Airport
Kareedouw Airport-Small Airport
Paradise Beach Airport-Small Airport
Regyne Protea Farm Airport-Small Airport
St Francis Airfield-Small Airport
Steytlerville Airport-Small Airport
Vlakteplaas Airstrip-Small Airport

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Shipwrecks
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Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
6302

🇿🇦 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 Clarkson

What is the population of Clarkson?

Clarkson has a population of 2,185 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,875.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Clarkson?

Clarkson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

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