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Memel, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Memel is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 8,556. Elevation: 5,673 ft (1,729 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,556 Population 2,487/sq mi density
5,673 ft Elevation 1,729 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Memel

Memel is a town in the Free State province of South Africa, located close to the provincial boundaries of both kwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, and is situated some 1,730 metres above sea level.

People

Population8,556
Density2,487/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Population8,556
Population Density2,487 / sq mi
Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Coordinates-27.6816°, 29.5669°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Memel

Memel is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 8,556. The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet (1,729 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Memel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above South Africa avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,673 ft (1,729 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density2,487/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6816°N, 29.5669°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 13, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 145 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in

Memel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Memel

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harrismith AirportHRSMedium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Aero Farm Airport-Small Airport
Amersfoort Airport-Small Airport
Battlefields Airport-Small Airport
Dundee Airport-Small Airport
Durnacol Airport-Small Airport
Majuba Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Sterkfontein Airport-Small Airport
Utrecht Airport-Small Airport
Volksrust Airport-Small Airport
Vrede Airport-Small Airport
Wakkerstroom Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Memel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Memel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,720 m (5,643 ft)
Area
8.9 km² (3.4 mi²)
Founded
1911
Postal Code
2970

🇿🇦 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 Memel

What is the population of Memel?

Memel has a population of 8,556 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2,487 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Memel?

Memel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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