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Jagersfontein, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Jagersfontein is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 6,865. Elevation: 4,662 ft (1,421 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,865 Population 391/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Jagersfontein

Jagersfontein is a small town in the Free State province of South Africa.

People

Population6,865
Density391/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Population6,865
Population Density391 / sq mi
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Coordinates-29.7613°, 25.4271°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (438 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jagersfontein

Jagersfontein is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 6,865. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet (1,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Jagersfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7613°N, 25.4271°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 139 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 93 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 76 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 127 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in

Jagersfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Jagersfontein

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jagersfontein Middelbaar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jagersfontein

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Saranghae - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Jagersfontein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jagersfontein Library0.0

Train Stations in Jagersfontein

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Driebad

Gas Stations in Jagersfontein

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #4375841595

Banks in Jagersfontein

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Standard Bank

Golf Courses in Jagersfontein

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jagersfontein Golf Course

Airports Near Jagersfontein

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edenburg Airport-Small Airport
Farm Grootfontein Airfield-Small Airport
Jacobsdal Airport-Small Airport
Jagersfontain Airport-Small Airport
Koffyfontein Min Airport-Small Airport
Luckhof Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport
Philippolis Airport-Small Airport
Valencia Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jagersfontein

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Jagersfontein

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,421 m (4,662 ft)
Area
45.5 km² (17.6 mi²)
Founded
1852
Postal Code
9974

🇿🇦 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 Jagersfontein

What is the population of Jagersfontein?

Jagersfontein has a population of 6,865 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jagersfontein?

Jagersfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

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