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Phomolong, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Phomolong is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 24,635. Elevation: 4,557 ft (1,389 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Phomolong
Hennenman is a town in the Free State Goldfields in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality of the Free State province of South Africa. The settlement is unusual for the district being supported by agriculture rather than the mining industry which is common in other towns.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,635 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.0127°, 27.0823° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.8 inches (579 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Phomolong
Phomolong is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 24,635. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1,389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Phomolong
Phomolong has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Area | 2,633.5 sq mi (6,820.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.0127°N, 27.0823°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in |
Phomolong has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").
Airports Near Phomolong
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aldam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arbeitsgenot Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arizona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balkfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beatrix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Braehead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brandfort Moreson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fraaiuitzicht Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harmony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hendrik Potgieter Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kroonstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Odendaalsrus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Senekal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Von Abo's Villa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Welkom Airport | WEL | Small Airport |
| Wesselbronn Af Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Phomolong?
Phomolong has a population of 24,635 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,633.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Phomolong?
Phomolong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.