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Nigel, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Nigel is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 140,644. Elevation: 5,138 ft (1,566 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

140,644 Population 194/sq mi density
5,138 ft Elevation 1,566 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Nigel

Nigel

Nigel is an English masculine given name.

People

Population140,644
Density194/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Population140,644
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Coordinates-26.4314°, 28.4771°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (685 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nigel

Nigel is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 140,644. The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet (1,566 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Nigel

Nigel has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Dec (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32.7° 100.7
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 32.3° 87.7
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 10.1° / 31.4° 48.5
Apr 16°C / 61°F 4.4° / 28° 61.9
May 12.8°C / 55°F 0.8° / 25.1° 12.5
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F -2.1° / 22.9° 6.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F -4.2° / 23° 8.1
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F -1.5° / 27.1° 2.4
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 2.7° / 31.6° 18.6
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 5.1° / 34.6° 49.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 8.7° / 33.9° 77.2
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 9.5° / 33.8° 121.0
Nigel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,138 ft (1,566 m)
Area724.2 sq mi (1,875.6 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4314°N, 28.4771°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 100 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 70 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 34 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 87 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 95 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 112 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 92 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 77 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 93 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 103 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 54 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 45 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 111 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 89 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 145 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 82 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 93 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 91 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in

Nigel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Nigel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoerskool John Vorster - - - -
Asser Maloka secondary school - - - -
Esibonelwesihle high school - - - -
Laerskool Tini Vorster - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nigel

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Veritas - AAC+ 48 kbps
Express-FM Digital christian, christian blues MP3 128 kbps
Jacaranda FM smooth MP3 128 kbps
Hot 102.7 FM Club - AAC
Mzansi FM - MP3 192 kbps
919 - AAC
salaammedia humanitarian, islam AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Nigel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benoni Museum
Benoni Museum

Libraries in Nigel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benoni Public Library0.0
Benoni Public Library0.0
Benoni Public Library0.0
Benoni Public Library0.0
Boksburg Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nigel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Meat World

Clinics in Nigel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

extension 10 clinic

Train Stations in Nigel

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunnottar
Nigel
Sub-Nigel

Gas Stations in Nigel

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Engen
Engen
Sasol
Sasol
Sasol
Shell
Shell

Shopping Malls in Nigel

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Angelo

Stadiums & Teams in Nigel

TeamLeagueDivision
Boksburg Stadium
Boksburg Stadium

Airports Near Nigel

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Vereeniging Airport-Medium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Aero 57 Airport-Small Airport
Aero Den Airport-Small Airport
Aeropark Zyn Kraal-Small Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport-Small Airport
Aviators Paradise Field-Small Airport
Bapsfontein Airport-Small Airport
Baragwanath Airfield-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Bierman Landgoed Airstrip-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Brakpan Airport-Small Airport
Dasville Airport-Small Airport
Delmas Airport-Small Airport
Devon Airport-Small Airport
Dunnottar Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Fly Inn Estate-Small Airport
Grasslands Airfield-Small Airport
Grootbraai Airport-Small Airport
Heidelburg Airport-Small Airport
Jim Fouche Resort Airport-Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Klipriver Airfield-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Leeukop Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Lekoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Microland Flight Park-Small Airport
Mountain View Estate Airfield-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Panorama Airfield-Small Airport
Petit Airport-Small Airport
Rhino Park Airfield-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Saffier Airport-Small Airport
Springs Airfield-Small Airport
Sun Valley Airfield-Small Airport
Sunset Shores Airfield-Small Airport
Tedderfield Air Park-Small Airport
The Coves Airstrip-Small Airport
Vaal Dam Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Nigel

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lakefield Medical Center
Lakefield Medical Center
Lakefield Medical Center
Life St Mary's Women's Clinic
Parkdene Medical Centre
Parkdene Medical Centre
Parkdene Medical Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,566 m (5,138 ft)
Founded
1886
Postal Code
1491

Around Nigel

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Supermarkets 1

Things to See Near Nigel

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Bakenkop
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Burnt down hide
  • • Duiker hide
  • • Flamingo hide
  • • Hadeda hide
  • • Marsh owl hide
  • + 2 more

🇿🇦 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 Nigel

What is the population of Nigel?

Nigel has a population of 140,644 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 724.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nigel?

Nigel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

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