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Palmietfontein, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Palmietfontein is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 1,670. Elevation: 5,446 ft (1,660 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

1,670 Population 1/sq mi density
5,446 ft Elevation 1,660 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Palmietfontein

Palmietfontein Airport was an airport situated in what is now the townships of Thokoza and Katlehong to the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, from 1945 to 1952.

People

Population1,670
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,446 ft (1,660 m)
Population1,670
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,446 ft (1,660 m)
Coordinates-27.1057°, 29.9407°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmietfontein

Palmietfontein is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 1,670. The city sits at an elevation of 5,446 feet (1,660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Palmietfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,446 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,446 ft (1,660 m)
Area2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1057°N, 29.9407°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 120 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 120 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 131 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 87 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 103 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 149 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 129 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 131 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 143 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in

Palmietfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Palmietfontein

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Daggakraal Primary School
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Airports Near Palmietfontein

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo AirportMedium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Bethal AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Pietersrus AirportSmall Airport
Tutuka Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Utrecht AirportSmall Airport
Volksrust AirportSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Palmietfontein

What is the population of Palmietfontein?

Palmietfontein has a population of 1,670 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,569.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmietfontein?

Palmietfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

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