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Fraserburg, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Fraserburg is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,029. Elevation: 4,140 ft (1,262 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3,029 Population 79/sq mi density
4,140 ft Elevation 1,262 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Fraserburg

Fraserburg

Fraserburg is a town in the Karoo region of South Africa's Northern Cape province. It is located in the Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality. The town has some of the coldest winters in South Africa.

People

Population3,029
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Population3,029
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Coordinates-31.9157°, 21.5134°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (207 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fraserburg

Fraserburg is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 3,029. The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet (1,262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Fraserburg

Fraserburg has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 209 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.4
Fraserburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (98.9 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates-31.9157°N, 21.5134°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
79% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on May 14, 2011.

Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 119 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Fraserburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Fraserburg

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fraserburg High School
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Museums in Fraserburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ou Pastorie Museum

Libraries in Fraserburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fraserburg Library0.0

Monuments in Fraserburg

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Pepperpot

Gas Stations in Fraserburg

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mans Motors

Banks in Fraserburg

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA

Airports Near Fraserburg

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fraserburg AirportSmall Airport
Williston AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fraserburg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk - Fraserburg

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

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
98.9 km² (38.2 mi²)
Postal Code
6960

🇿🇦 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 Fraserburg

What is the population of Fraserburg?

Fraserburg has a population of 3,029 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fraserburg?

Fraserburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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