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Devon, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Devon is a small city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 11,476. Elevation: 5,492 ft (1,674 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,476 Population 12/sq mi density
5,492 ft Elevation 1,674 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Devon

Devon

Devon is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west. The city of Plymouth is the largest settlement.

People

Population11,476
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Population11,476
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Coordinates-26.3558°, 28.7784°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Devon

Devon is a small city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 11,476. The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet (1,674 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Devon

Devon has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Dec (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32.7° 100.7
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 32.3° 87.7
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 10.1° / 31.4° 48.5
Apr 16°C / 61°F 4.4° / 28° 61.9
May 12.8°C / 55°F 0.8° / 25.1° 12.5
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F -2.1° / 22.9° 6.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F -4.2° / 23° 8.1
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F -1.5° / 27.1° 2.4
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 2.7° / 31.6° 18.6
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 5.1° / 34.6° 49.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 8.7° / 33.9° 77.2
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33.8° 121.0
Devon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Area956.7 sq mi (2,477.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3558°N, 28.7784°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

546 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 M5.0 130 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 62 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 143 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 98 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 117 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 123 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 140 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 134 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 123 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 24 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 119 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 23 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 122 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 128 km
Aug 31, 2014 10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 121 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Devon has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Devon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ukhozi FM S.A - AAC+ 48 kbps
Express-FM Digital christian, christian blues MP3 128 kbps

Train Stations in Devon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawerklip

Gas Stations in Devon

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Airports Near Devon

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium 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
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport-Small Airport
Bapsfontein Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Bierman Landgoed Airstrip-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Brakpan Airport-Small Airport
Dasville Airport-Small Airport
Delmas Airport-Small Airport
Devon Airport-Small Airport
Dunnottar Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Fly Inn Estate-Small Airport
Grasslands Airfield-Small Airport
Grootbraai Airport-Small Airport
Heidelburg Airport-Small Airport
Jim Fouche Resort Airport-Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Klipriver Airfield-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Leeukop Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Lekoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Microland Flight Park-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Panorama Airfield-Small Airport
Petit Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Rhino Park Airfield-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Springs Airfield-Small Airport
Sunset Shores Airfield-Small Airport
Tutuka Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Vaal Dam Airfield-Small Airport
Vanggatfontein Airport-Small Airport
Villiers Airport-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
1.4 km² (0.5 mi²)
Postal Code
2260

🇿🇦 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 Devon

What is the population of Devon?

Devon has a population of 11,476 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 956.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Devon?

Devon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

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