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Lady Grey, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Lady Grey is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 8,414. Elevation: 5,404 ft (1,647 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

8,414 Population 2/sq mi density
5,404 ft Elevation 1,647 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Lady Grey

Lady Grey

Lady Grey is a rural village in the North of the Eastern Cape in South Africa near the border with Lesotho. It is situated in the foothills of the Witteberg mountains, 54 km (34 mi) due east of Aliwal North on the R58 road and 260 km (160 mi) from the capital of the Free State Province, Bloemfontein.

People

Population8,414
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Population8,414
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Coordinates-30.7108°, 27.2161°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lady Grey

Lady Grey is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 8,414. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet (1,647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Lady Grey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area3,447.6 sq mi (8,929.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-30.7108°N, 27.2161°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 5, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 147 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 128 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 110 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 116 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 128 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 99 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 113 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in

Lady Grey has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Lady Grey

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Transwilger Primary School
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Cafes in Lady Grey

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anny's Café

Gas Stations in Lady Grey

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Banks in Lady Grey

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Standard Bank

Airports Near Lady Grey

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aliwal North AirportSmall Airport
Barkly East AirportSmall Airport
Braklaagte East AirportSmall Airport
Brosterlea Farm AirportSmall Airport
Dordrecht AirportSmall Airport
Elliot AirportSmall Airport
Lady Grey Golf Course AirstripSmall Airport
Mayaputi Game Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mohale's Hoek AirportSmall Airport
Nohanas AirportSmall Airport
Quthing AirportUTGSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lady Grey

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Lady Grey

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,658 m (5,440 ft)
Founded
1857
Postal Code
9755

🇿🇦 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 Lady Grey

What is the population of Lady Grey?

Lady Grey has a population of 8,414 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,447.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lady Grey?

Lady Grey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

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