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Moorreesburg, South Africa
Western Cape · South Africa
Moorreesburg is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 15,428. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Moorreesburg
Moorreesburg is a rural town situated about 90 kilometres (60 mi) north of Cape Town, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It was laid out in 1879 on the farm Hooikraal, was administered by a village management board from 1882 and attained municipal status in 1909. Today it falls within the Swartland Local Municipality, which is part of the West Coast District Municipality. The town is the seat of government for the West Coast District Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,428 |
| Population Density | 1,438 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.1539°, 18.6603° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moorreesburg
Moorreesburg is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 15,428. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Moorreesburg
Moorreesburg has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.1539°N, 18.6603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Moorreesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").
Museums in Moorreesburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smuts Birthplace |
Train Stations in Moorreesburg
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Moorreesburg
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Moorreesburg
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Langebaanweg Airport | SDB | Medium Airport |
| Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ysterplaat Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Altona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atlantic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cape Winelands Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Citrusdal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Contermanskloof Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Delta 200 Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Diepkloof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malmesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morningstar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paarl East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersveld Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Moorreesburg?
Moorreesburg has a population of 15,428 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1,438 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moorreesburg?
Moorreesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.