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Hartbeesfontein, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Hartbeesfontein is a small city in North West, South Africa with a population of 22,294. Elevation: 4,800 ft (1,463 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

22,294 Population 14/sq mi density
4,800 ft Elevation 1,463 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hartbeesfontein

Hartbeesfontein, officially Lethabong, is a settlement near Klerksdorp, in the North West province of South Africa. It is situated at the intersection of the R503 and R507 routes.

People

Population22,294
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Population22,294
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Coordinates-26.7657°, 26.4202°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hartbeesfontein

Hartbeesfontein is a small city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 22,294. The city sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet (1,463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Hartbeesfontein

Hartbeesfontein has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 12.4° / 35.9° 82.7
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 12.3° / 35.1° 61.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 11.1° / 33.7° 45.0
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 5.4° / 29.6° 83.8
May 14.3°C / 58°F 1.6° / 26.6° 10.4
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F -1.6° / 23.9° 9.8
Jul 9.7°C / 50°F -3.7° / 23.8° 3.5
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F -2.2° / 28.2° 2.0
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 2.4° / 33.3° 5.7
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 6.1° / 36.3° 26.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 8.3° / 36.8° 96.2
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.3° 84.8
Hartbeesfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Area1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7657°N, 26.4202°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,047 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 134 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 144 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 38 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 143 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 40 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 41 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 31 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 27 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 112 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 40 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 142 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 22 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 39 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 37 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 42 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 21 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 25 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 26 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
July 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in

Hartbeesfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Hartbeesfontein

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gaenthone Secondary School
Tigane Primary School
Laerskool Hartbeesfontein
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Museums in Hartbeesfontein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Klerksdorp Museum

Train Stations in Hartbeesfontein

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hartbeesfontein
Werda

Airports Near Hartbeesfontein

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Appleby AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Lichtenburg AirportSmall Airport
Orkney AirportSmall Airport
Ottosdal AirportSmall Airport
Ventersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1955
Postal Code
2600

🇿🇦 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 Hartbeesfontein

What is the population of Hartbeesfontein?

Hartbeesfontein has a population of 22,294 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,589.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hartbeesfontein?

Hartbeesfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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