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Cullinan, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Cullinan is a mid-size city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 34,087. Elevation: 4,754 ft (1,449 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,087 Population 10/sq mi density
4,754 ft Elevation 1,449 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Cullinan

Cullinan

Cullinan is a small town in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is located 30 km (19 mi) east of the city of Pretoria along the diamond route and is heavily reliant on tourism and the mine that dominates the skyline. The town is named after diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan.

People

Population34,087
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation4,754 ft (1,449 m)
Population34,087
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,754 ft (1,449 m)
Coordinates-25.6709°, 28.5236°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cullinan

Cullinan is a mid-size city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 34,087. The city sits at an elevation of 4,754 feet (1,449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Cullinan

Cullinan has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 662 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 118.5
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 109.5
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.6° 81.4
Apr 19°C / 66°F 13° / 25.1° 32.5
May 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.1° 15.4
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 5.1° / 20.7° 5.8
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 4.8° / 20.7° 0.6
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 8.1° / 23.7° 4.2
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 12° / 27.2° 17.1
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 14.8° / 28.6° 63.9
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 16.4° / 28.6° 98.0
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 28.9° 115.2
Cullinan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,754 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,754 ft (1,449 m)
Area3,281.7 sq mi (8,499.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6709°N, 28.5236°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 134 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 122 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 150 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 99 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 129 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 82 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 83 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 132 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 136 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 122 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 112 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 96 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 138 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 122 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 102 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 146 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 133 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 149 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in

Cullinan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cullinan

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
mahube valley school - - - -
Chipa-Tabane Secondary School - - - -
Curro Academy Mamelodi - - - -
Chokoe Primary - - - -
Mahube Vally Scondary School - - - -
Edendale Independent School NPC - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cullinan

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ukhozi FM S.A - AAC+ 48 kbps
Pretoria FM - AAC
GrootFM - AAC
Radio Veritas - AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Pulpit - AAC
Hot 102.7 FM Club - AAC
919 - AAC
Tuks FM alternative, rock AAC
Harties FM 2000's, 60's MP3 320 kbps
KM RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cullinan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kleinfontein Volksmuseum
Pioneer
Pioneer
Sammy Marks
Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Cullinan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alkantrant0.0
Glenstantia Library0.0
Pretoria Regional Library0.0
Rayton Library0.0
SOMAFCO Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cullinan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers' Market
Mashamba Fruit Market

Hotels in Cullinan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bufulong

Restaurants in Cullinan

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

As Greek as it gets
Harries Pancakes Cullinan
Le Pate a Choux
Piacere Ristorante

Clinics in Cullinan

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sablemed Medical Practice
Stanza Bopape Community Healthy Center

Train Stations in Cullinan

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cullinan Station
Eerste Fabrieke

Gas Stations in Cullinan

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Engen
Shell
Total
ZA #3561847278

Shopping Malls in Cullinan

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mamelodi Square
Mams Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Cullinan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cullinan

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 Airport-Small Airport
Aeropark Zyn Kraal-Small Airport
Aviators Paradise Field-Small Airport
Bapsfontein Airport-Small Airport
Baragwanath Airfield-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Brakpan Airport-Small Airport
Brits Airport-Small Airport
Delmas Airport-Small Airport
Devon Airport-Small Airport
Dunnottar Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport-Small Airport
Fly Inn Estate-Small Airport
Freeway Airport-Small Airport
Grasslands Airfield-Small Airport
Haakdoornboom Airport-Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Microland Flight Park-Small Airport
Mountain View Estate Airfield-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Panorama Airfield-Small Airport
Petit Airport-Small Airport
Rhino Park Airfield-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Springs Airfield-Small Airport
Sun Valley Airfield-Small Airport
Tedderfield Air Park-Small Airport
The Coves Airstrip-Small Airport
Vanggatfontein Airport-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport
Zilkaats Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cullinan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cullinan

Treatment Centers in Cullinan

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ear Institute Lynnwood
health care
SkinTruth SA | Skincare & Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Top Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cullinan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hervormde Kerk P_remier myn
Saint Peter Catholic Church

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,450 m (4,757 ft)
Founded
1903
Postal Code
1000
Website
cullinansouthafrica.com/

🇿🇦 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 Cullinan

What is the population of Cullinan?

Cullinan has a population of 34,087 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,281.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cullinan?

Cullinan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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