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Jacobsdal, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Jacobsdal is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 10,497. Elevation: 3,737 ft (1,139 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa with various crops under irrigation, such as grapes, potatoes, lucerne, and groundnuts. The town was laid out in 1859 by Christoffel Jacobs on his farm Kalkfontein, and the population was 3,504 in 2011.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,497 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,737 ft (1,139 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.1279°, 24.7738° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.8 inches (426 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 10,497. The city sits at an elevation of 3,737 feet (1,139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 464 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,737 ft (1,139 m) |
| Area | 4,654.7 sq mi (12,055.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1279°N, 24.7738°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in |
Jacobsdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Jacobsdal
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikanyegeng Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Landboudal Hoerskool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jacobsdal
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Gospel Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Megazone Bollywood | bollywood | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Jacobsdal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magersfontein Battlefield and Museum |
Monuments in Jacobsdal
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Jacobsdal
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Large Airport |
| Barkly West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Grootfontein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Romance Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hopetown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jacobsdal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jagersfontain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| John Weston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipkraal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koffyfontein Min Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luckhof Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Modderrivier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mokala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orania Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Schmidtsdrif Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Jacobsdal?
Jacobsdal has a population of 10,497 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,654.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jacobsdal?
Jacobsdal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches.