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Glenharvie, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Glenharvie is a small city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 11,763. Elevation: 5,522 ft (1,683 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

11,763 Population 38/sq mi density
5,522 ft Elevation 1,683 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Glenharvie

Westonaria is a town in the west of Gauteng province of South Africa. It is situated in the Rand West City Local Municipality, part of the West Rand District Municipality. During the apartheid era, Africans lived outside town in Bekkersdal. The town is some 45 km west of Johannesburg and 18 km south of Randfontein.

People

Population11,763
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Population11,763
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Coordinates-26.3899°, 27.6159°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Glenharvie

Glenharvie is a small city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 11,763. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet (1,683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Glenharvie

Glenharvie has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 547 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 11.2° / 33.5° 92.9
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 11.7° / 33.5° 74.7
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 11° / 32.4° 49.1
Apr 17°C / 63°F 5.4° / 28.6° 70.9
May 13.8°C / 57°F 1.7° / 26° 12.2
Jun 9.9°C / 50°F -1.9° / 23.2° 6.6
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F -3.6° / 23.4° 3.0
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F -1.2° / 27.9° 2.1
Sep 18°C / 64°F 3.5° / 32.5° 7.4
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 6.1° / 35.6° 36.5
Nov 22°C / 72°F 9° / 35.5° 83.1
Dec 22.5°C / 72°F 11.1° / 35° 108.3
Glenharvie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Area312.7 sq mi (809.8 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3899°N, 27.6159°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 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 M5.4 112 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 99 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 115 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 107 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 112 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 110 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 14 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 109 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 101 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 106 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 114 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 30 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 10 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 118 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 116 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 107 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 1 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 121 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 108 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in

Glenharvie has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Glenharvie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glenharvie Combined School
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Radio Stations near Glenharvie

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jozi FM (HiFi aac) AAC
Jacaranda FM smooth MP3 128 kbps
Hot 102.7 FM Club AAC
Mzansi FM MP3 192 kbps
919 AAC
salaammedia humanitarian, islam AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Glenharvie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azaadville Library0.0
Extension 1 Library0.0
Lenasia Ext 3 Library0.0
Lenasia Ext 3 Library0.0
Lusaka Library0.0
Randgate Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Glenharvie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Open Air Market

Gas Stations in Glenharvie

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
TotalEnergies

Stadiums & Teams in Glenharvie

TeamLeagueDivision
Dobsonville Stadium
Dobsonville Stadium
Lenasia Cricket Stadium
Lenasia Soccer Stadium

Airports Near Glenharvie

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Morningside Farm AirportMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Rustenburg AirportMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aero Den AirportSmall Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportSmall Airport
Aviators Paradise FieldSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Bierman Landgoed AirstripSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Klipriver AirfieldSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Leeukop Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Parys AirportSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunset Shores AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Vaal Dam AirfieldSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Zilkaats AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Glenharvie

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
DaruShifa
Freeway Surgery
Greenvillage Clinic
Lenasia Renal Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,657 m (5,437 ft)
Area
12.7 km² (4.9 mi²)
Postal Code
1780

🇿🇦 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 Glenharvie

What is the population of Glenharvie?

Glenharvie has a population of 11,763 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 312.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glenharvie?

Glenharvie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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