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Marquard, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Marquard is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 18,573. Elevation: 4,980 ft (1,518 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Marquard
Marquard is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa that serves Winburg in the northwest. The town was set up in 1905 by an influential Dutch Reform minister, JJ Marquard, with the help of Christoffel Cornelis Froneman, the commandant of the Orange Free State. It was established on the farm Varschfontein and attained municipal status in the same year.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,573 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,980 ft (1,518 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.6645°, 27.4305° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (650 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Marquard
Marquard is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 18,573. The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Marquard
Marquard has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 529 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,980 ft (1,518 m) |
| Area | 3,142.7 sq mi (8,139.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.6645°N, 27.4305°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Marquard has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.4").
Restaurants in Marquard
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Marquard
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Marquard
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Marquard
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport | FCB | Medium Airport |
| Aldam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arbeitsgenot Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arizona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beatrix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harmony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ladybrand Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leribe Airport | LRB | Small Airport |
| Mejametalana Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Carlo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Senekal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thaba Nchu Tar Airport | TCU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Marquard
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| NG Kerk - Marquard |
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What is the population of Marquard?
Marquard has a population of 18,573 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,142.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Marquard?
Marquard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.