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Derby, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Derby is a small town in North West, South Africa with a population of 4,157. Elevation: 5,243 ft (1,598 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

4,157 Population 3/sq mi density
5,243 ft Elevation 1,598 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Derby

Derby

Derby is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 274,149 (2024).

People

Population4,157
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Population4,157
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Coordinates-25.9091°, 27.0416°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Derby

Derby is a small town in South Africa (North West) with a population of 4,157. The city sits at an elevation of 5,243 feet (1,598 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Derby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,243 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Area1,639.4 sq mi (4,245.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9091°N, 27.0416°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

965 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 125 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 114 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 128 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 115 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 119 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 122 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 71 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 118 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 73 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 77 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 121 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 110 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 118 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 120 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 122 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 74 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Derby has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Derby

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marema Intermediate School
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Libraries in Derby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Reagile Community Library0.0

Train Stations in Derby

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Derby

TeamLeagueDivision
Olympia Park Stadium

Airports Near Derby

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Morningside Farm AirportMedium Airport
Pilanesberg International AirportNTYMedium Airport
Rustenburg AirportMedium Airport
Aero Den AirportSmall Airport
Aviators Paradise FieldSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Beestekraal AirportSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Brits AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Ventersdorp AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Derby

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr KPK Jogi
Maikane Medical Suites

Churches & Religious Organizations in Derby

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Afrikaans Protestant Church
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0347

🇿🇦 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 Derby

What is the population of Derby?

Derby has a population of 4,157 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,639.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Derby?

Derby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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