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Lehurutshe, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Lehurutshe is a small city in North West, South Africa with a population of 8,252. Elevation: 4,199 ft (1,280 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,252 Population 3/sq mi density
4,199 ft Elevation 1,280 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Lehurutshe

Lehurutshe is a town in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West province of South Africa. The town has within its vicinity the Lehurutshe campus of Taletso TVET, a fire station and numerous schools.

People

Population8,252
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Population8,252
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Coordinates-25.4812°, 25.9651°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lehurutshe

Lehurutshe is a small city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 8,252. The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Lehurutshe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Area2,840.8 sq mi (7,357.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4812°N, 25.9651°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Apr 29, 1996 31 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.2 144 km
Aug 29, 1993 35 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.9 133 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 148 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 62 km
Nov 9, 1993 25 km N of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.6 143 km
Jun 21, 1992 29 km SSE of Koster, South Africa M3.6 125 km
Jul 25, 1990 37 km NNW of Carletonville, South Africa M3.6 149 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 85 km
May 28, 1990 25 km ESE of Koster, South Africa M3.5 128 km
Jan 30, 1993 21 km NNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M3.4 147 km
Feb 11, 1993 36 km S of Rustenburg, South Africa M3.4 143 km
Oct 23, 1993 34 km SE of Koster, South Africa M3.3 135 km
Nov 18, 1992 37 km S of Rustenburg, South Africa M3.3 144 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 58 km
Jun 6, 1993 25 km WNW of Carletonville, South Africa M3.2 148 km
Jul 31, 1992 43 km N of Maile, South Africa M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in

Lehurutshe has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lehurutshe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rearabilwe Middle School - - - -
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Shopping Malls in Lehurutshe

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lehurutsi Winkel Sentrum

Airports Near Lehurutshe

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mmabatho International AirportMBDMedium Airport
Botsalano Airport-Small Airport
Goodhope Airport-Small Airport
Kanye Airport-Small Airport
Lichtenburg Airport-Small Airport
Lobatse Southeast Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe East Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe West Airport-Small Airport
Manyani Game Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Slurry Airport-Small Airport
Zeerust Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2868

🇿🇦 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 Lehurutshe

What is the population of Lehurutshe?

Lehurutshe has a population of 8,252 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,840.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lehurutshe?

Lehurutshe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

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