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Hopetown, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Hopetown is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,593 ft (1,095 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3,593 ft Elevation 1,095 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hopetown

Hopetown

Hopetown is a town which lies at the edge of the Great Karoo in South Africa's Northern Cape province. It is situated on an arid slope leading down to the Orange River. Two of the largest diamonds discovered in South Africa, the Eureka Diamond and the Star of Africa were found at Hopetown between 1867 and 1869

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Coordinates-29.6246°, 24.0852°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hopetown

Hopetown is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet (1,095 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Hopetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above South Africa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,593 ft (1,095 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6246°N, 24.0852°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 40 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 56 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 32 km
Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in

Hopetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Hopetown

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oranje Diamant Primêre Skool
Hoërskool Steynville
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool
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Radio Stations near Hopetown

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Diamond Radio MP3 128 kbps

Monuments in Hopetown

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900
Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900

Clinics in Hopetown

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AFM Steynville Church

Train Stations in Hopetown

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orange River
Witput

Gas Stations in Hopetown

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
ZA #4308581270

Airports Near Hopetown

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bateleur AirportSmall Airport
Bucklands AirportSmall Airport
Douglas Cape AirportSmall Airport
Douglas North AirportSmall Airport
Douglas Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Farm Grootfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Hopetown AirportSmall Airport
Jacobsdal AirportSmall Airport
Klipkraal AirportSmall Airport
Luckhof AirportSmall Airport
Malabar AirportSmall Airport
Modderrivier AirportSmall Airport
Mokala AirportSmall Airport
Orania AirportSmall Airport
Petrusville AirportSmall Airport
Siyancuma West 2 AirportSmall Airport
Siyancuma West 3 AirportSmall Airport
Siyancuma West AirportSmall Airport
Witfontein AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
73.9 km² (28.5 mi²)
Founded
1853
Postal Code
8750

🇿🇦 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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What is the weather like in Hopetown?

Hopetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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