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Fauresmith, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Fauresmith is a small town in Free State, South Africa with a population of 4,346. Elevation: 4,478 ft (1,365 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,346 Population 212/sq mi density
4,478 ft Elevation 1,365 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Fauresmith

Fauresmith

Fauresmith is located 130 km south west of Bloemfontein, South Africa. The town, named after Rev Phillip Faure and Sir Harry Smith, is the second oldest town in the Free State.

People

Population4,346
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Population4,346
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Coordinates-29.7489°, 25.3151°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation17.1 inches (434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fauresmith

Fauresmith is a small town in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 4,346. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet (1,365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Fauresmith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7489°N, 25.3151°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 128 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 83 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 87 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 117 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in

Fauresmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Fauresmith

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Saranghae - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Fauresmith

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jagersfontein Library0.0

Train Stations in Fauresmith

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fauresmith

Gas Stations in Fauresmith

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #768035051

Airports Near Fauresmith

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edenburg Airport-Small Airport
Farm Grootfontein Airfield-Small Airport
Jacobsdal Airport-Small Airport
Jagersfontain Airport-Small Airport
Koffyfontein Min Airport-Small Airport
Luckhof Airport-Small Airport
Modderrivier Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport
Philippolis Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,365 m (4,479 ft)
Area
53.2 km² (20.5 mi²)
Founded
1849
Postal Code
9978

🇿🇦 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 Fauresmith

What is the population of Fauresmith?

Fauresmith has a population of 4,346 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fauresmith?

Fauresmith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.

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