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Koffiefontein, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Koffiefontein is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 12,464. Elevation: 3,898 ft (1,188 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,464 Population 3/sq mi density
3,898 ft Elevation 1,188 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Koffiefontein

Koffiefontein

Koffiefontein is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. The name means coffee fountain in Afrikaans.

People

Population12,464
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Population12,464
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Coordinates-29.4066°, 25.0031°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Koffiefontein

Koffiefontein is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 12,464. The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet (1,188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Koffiefontein

Koffiefontein has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 11.5° / 37.6° 71.5
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 11.6° / 36.1° 75.8
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 9.3° / 34.4° 76.1
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 4.9° / 29.9° 65.9
May 13.9°C / 57°F 1.4° / 26.7° 20.2
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F -1.6° / 22.8° 15.1
Jul 8.7°C / 48°F -3.4° / 22.8° 2.9
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F -2.5° / 27.4° 7.0
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 1.2° / 32.7° 10.8
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 4.4° / 36.5° 20.1
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 7.9° / 37.2° 51.5
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 10.6° / 38.2° 88.6
Koffiefontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Area4,654.7 sq mi (12,055.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4066°N, 25.0031°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 88 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 41 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 119 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 49°F (9°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) 1.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Koffiefontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Koffiefontein

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Koffiefontein - - - -
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Monuments in Koffiefontein

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koffiefontein WW1 Monument

Clinics in Koffiefontein

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koffiefontein Mine Clinic

Train Stations in Koffiefontein

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koffiefontein

Gas Stations in Koffiefontein

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #694338850
ZA #694338907

Golf Courses in Koffiefontein

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Koffiefontein Golf Club

Airports Near Koffiefontein

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kimberley AirportKIMLarge Airport
Farm Grootfontein Airfield-Small Airport
Jacobsdal Airport-Small Airport
Jagersfontain Airport-Small Airport
John Weston Airport-Small Airport
Koffyfontein Min Airport-Small Airport
Luckhof Airport-Small Airport
Modderrivier Airport-Small Airport
Mokala Airport-Small Airport
Orania Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1892
Postal Code
9986

🇿🇦 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 Koffiefontein

What is the population of Koffiefontein?

Koffiefontein has a population of 12,464 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,654.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koffiefontein?

Koffiefontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.

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