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Clydesdale, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Clydesdale is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 18,357. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

18,357 Population 15/sq mi density
2,612 ft Elevation 796 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Clydesdale

Clydesdale

The ship Clydesdale was launched at Bay of Quick, Greenock in 1819. She sailed as an East Indiaman under a licence from the British East India Company (EIC). She was condemned at Mauritius circa June 1827 as unseaworthy while homeward bound from Bengal.

People

Population18,357
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Population18,357
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Coordinates-30.2983°, 29.9377°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (847 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Clydesdale

Clydesdale is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 18,357. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Clydesdale

Clydesdale has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 11.4° / 31.6° 257.5
Feb 20.3°C / 68°F 11.6° / 32.8° 168.0
Mar 19.5°C / 67°F 10.7° / 31° 156.8
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 6.6° / 29.3° 231.1
May 14.7°C / 58°F 5.2° / 27.6° 84.3
Jun 12°C / 54°F 3° / 25.1° 60.3
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 1.7° / 26.2° 15.5
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 2.5° / 28.6° 30.8
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 4.2° / 32.9° 121.3
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 6.6° / 33.9° 222.1
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 9° / 32.6° 204.1
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 9.7° / 33.8° 326.2
Clydesdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area1,225.2 sq mi (3,173.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-30.2983°N, 29.9377°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 132 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 61 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 92 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 113 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 109 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Clydesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Clydesdale

Institution Type Founded Website
Saint Mary's Seminary College

Schools in Clydesdale

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buhlebezwe Senior Primary School
L,Mtimkulu Primary School
Nompumelelo High School
Bhekukuphiwa Primary School
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Radio Stations near Clydesdale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Al Husnaa Quran Radio MP3

Hotels in Clydesdale

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Umzimkulu Hotel

Train Stations in Clydesdale

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madonela

Gas Stations in Clydesdale

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
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Airports Near Clydesdale

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Bizana AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Diamond Valley AirportSmall Airport
Drakensberg Gardens AirportSmall Airport
Glendower FarmSmall Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Harding AirportSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Himeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
Kokstad AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
The Grange AirportSmall Airport
Underberg AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0002

🇿🇦 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 Clydesdale

What is the population of Clydesdale?

Clydesdale has a population of 18,357 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 1,225.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Clydesdale?

Clydesdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

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