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De Aar, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

De Aar is a mid-size city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 32,318. Elevation: 4,091 ft (1,247 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

32,318 Population 979/sq mi density
4,091 ft Elevation 1,247 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About De Aar

De Aar

De Aar is a town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It has a population of around 42,000 inhabitants.

People

Population32,318
Density979/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation4,091 ft (1,247 m)
Population32,318
Population Density979 / sq mi
Elevation4,091 ft (1,247 m)
Coordinates-30.6497°, 24.0123°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About De Aar

De Aar is a mid-size city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 32,318. The city sits at an elevation of 4,091 feet (1,247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in De Aar

De Aar has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 254 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 10.8° / 38.3° 34.1
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 11.2° / 37.4° 35.8
Mar 22.7°C / 73°F 8.9° / 35.5° 37.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 5° / 30.9° 24.0
May 14°C / 57°F 1.4° / 27.2° 18.2
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F -1° / 23.1° 12.4
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F -3° / 22.6° 5.0
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F -2.9° / 27.1° 6.0
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 0.4° / 32.5° 13.4
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 3.1° / 36.4° 12.4
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 7.8° / 37.5° 18.8
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 9.9° / 38.6° 36.6
De Aar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,091 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,091 ft (1,247 m)
Area33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²)
Population Density979/sq mi
Coordinates-30.6497°N, 24.0123°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 145 km
Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in

De Aar has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in De Aar

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool De Aar - - - -
Willie Theron Primêre Skool - - - -
St Johns (Rc) Primary School - - - -
Laerskool De Aar - - - -
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Radio Stations near De Aar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mirchi FM - MP3 128 kbps

Train Stations in De Aar

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bletterman
Brand
Britsville
De Aar
Die Put
Houtkraal
Mynfontein
Sweetfontein

Gas Stations in De Aar

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
TotalEnergies

Banks in De Aar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near De Aar

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Britstown Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Military Airport-Small Airport
Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport
Verborgenfontei Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in De Aar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in De Aar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - De Aar

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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
1,286 m (4,219 ft)
Area
85.5 km² (33.0 mi²)
Founded
1903
Postal Code
7000

🇿🇦 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 De Aar

What is the population of De Aar?

De Aar has a population of 32,318 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 979 people per square mile, spread across 33.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in De Aar?

De Aar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches.

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