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Luckhoff, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Luckhoff is a small town in Free State, South Africa with a population of 4,430. Elevation: 4,190 ft (1,277 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,430 Population 1/sq mi density
4,190 ft Elevation 1,277 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Luckhoff

Lückhoff is a small merino sheep farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. It was established on the farm Koffiekuil in 1892 and named after a Dutch Reformed Church minister Reverend HJ Luckhoff.

People

Population4,430
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain15.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Population4,430
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Coordinates-29.7502°, 24.7879°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation15.3 inches (388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luckhoff

Luckhoff is a small town in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 4,430. The city sits at an elevation of 4,190 feet (1,277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Luckhoff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,190 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Area4,654.7 sq mi (12,055.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7502°N, 24.7879°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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 85 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 47 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 72 km
Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.4 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 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in

Luckhoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Luckhoff

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Farm Grootfontein Airfield-Small Airport
Hopetown Airport-Small Airport
Jacobsdal Airport-Small Airport
Jagersfontain Airport-Small Airport
Klipkraal 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
Philippolis Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1892
Postal Code
9982

🇿🇦 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 Luckhoff

What is the population of Luckhoff?

Luckhoff has a population of 4,430 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,654.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luckhoff?

Luckhoff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.

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