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Jan Kempdorp, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Jan Kempdorp is a small city in North West, South Africa with a population of 13,485. Elevation: 3,802 ft (1,159 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

13,485 Population 29/sq mi density
3,802 ft Elevation 1,159 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Jan Kempdorp

Jan Kempdorp

Jan Kempdorp is an agricultural town situated in the centre of the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated 96 kilometres (60 mi) north of Kimberley, the provincial capital, and 43 kilometres (27 mi) west of Christiana in North West province.

People

Population13,485
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Population13,485
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Coordinates-27.9225°, 24.8305°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jan Kempdorp

Jan Kempdorp is a small city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 13,485. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet (1,159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Jan Kempdorp

Jan Kempdorp has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 502 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 13.3° / 37.6° 96.6
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 13.3° / 36.5° 72.6
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 11.1° / 35.3° 44.5
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 5.5° / 31° 70.6
May 15°C / 59°F 2.1° / 28° 14.8
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F -1° / 24.4° 11.4
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F -3.3° / 24.4° 1.6
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F -1.6° / 28.6° 5.4
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 2.3° / 34.1° 8.0
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 6.1° / 37.6° 24.7
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 9° / 38.5° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 12° / 38.6° 79.1
Jan Kempdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Area464.1 sq mi (1,202.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9225°N, 24.8305°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 13, 1992.

Aug 5, 1991 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa M3.7 129 km
May 13, 1992 South Africa M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in

Jan Kempdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Jan Kempdorp

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jan Kempdorp Primary School
Vaalharts Gekombineerde Skool
Tlhwahalang Secondary School
Vaalharts High School
Hartsvaal Primary School
Futurum Akademie
Valspan Intermediate School
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Radio Stations near Jan Kempdorp

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Jan Kempdorp

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jan Kemp Hotel

Clinics in Jan Kempdorp

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ganspan Clinic

Train Stations in Jan Kempdorp

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jan Kempdorp
Tadcaster

Gas Stations in Jan Kempdorp

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1918054517

Airports Near Jan Kempdorp

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Barkly West AirportSmall Airport
Beefmaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Belle Rive AirportSmall Airport
Bells Bank AirportSmall Airport
Bloemhof AirportSmall Airport
Boscobel AirfieldSmall Airport
Christiana AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Flight Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Farm Romance AirportSmall Airport
Ganspan AirportSmall Airport
Holpan AirportSmall Airport
Louwilla Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Reivilo AirportRVOSmall Airport
Ulco AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jan Kempdorp

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,159 m (3,803 ft)
Founded
1899
Postal Code
8550

🇿🇦 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 Jan Kempdorp

What is the population of Jan Kempdorp?

Jan Kempdorp has a population of 13,485 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 464.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jan Kempdorp?

Jan Kempdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

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