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Prieska, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Prieska is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 11,236. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

11,236 Population 2/sq mi density
3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Prieska

Prieska

Prieska is a town on the south bank of the Orange River, in the province of the Northern Cape, in western South Africa. It is located on the southern bank of the Orange River, 130 km north-west of Britstown and 75 km south-east of Marydale.

People

Population11,236
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Population11,236
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Coordinates-29.6680°, 22.7425°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Prieska

Prieska is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 11,236. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Prieska

Prieska has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 13.1° / 39.8° 38.4
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 12.8° / 38.8° 44.9
Mar 24°C / 75°F 10.6° / 36.9° 51.1
Apr 19.2°C / 66°F 6.3° / 32.4° 23.2
May 15.8°C / 60°F 2.8° / 29.2° 13.7
Jun 11.3°C / 52°F -0° / 24.8° 9.9
Jul 10.3°C / 51°F -1.8° / 24.6° 2.5
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F -1.7° / 28.4° 2.1
Sep 16.9°C / 62°F 1.7° / 33.9° 6.9
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 4.5° / 38.1° 14.1
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 8.7° / 39.3° 13.4
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 11.7° / 39.8° 47.0
Prieska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area5,689.8 sq mi (14,736.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6680°N, 22.7425°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 140 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 145 km
Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in

Prieska has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Prieska

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gariep High School
Rd Williams Primary School
Jj Dreyer Primêre Skool
Prieska Primêre Skool
Prieska High School
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Hotels in Prieska

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gariep Country Lodge
River Rapids Guestrooms
Riverview Lodge Prieska

Monuments in Prieska

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900
Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900
Temdale Boerdery

Clinics in Prieska

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #598195011

Train Stations in Prieska

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diklipspoort
Grovèput
Karabee
Prieska
Redlands
Uitspanberg

Gas Stations in Prieska

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Golf Courses in Prieska

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prieska Golf Club

Airports Near Prieska

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alkantpan Copper AirportSmall Airport
Alkantpan Test Range AirportSmall Airport
Bo Karoo North AirportSmall Airport
Bo Karoo South AirportSmall Airport
Cape Blue Mine AirportSmall Airport
Higgs Hope AirportSmall Airport
Prieska AirportPRKSmall Airport
Siyancuma West 2 AirportSmall Airport
Siyancuma West AirportSmall Airport
Zilverstroom Farm AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
3
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
942 m (3,091 ft)
Founded
1882
Postal Code
8940

🇿🇦 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 Prieska

What is the population of Prieska?

Prieska has a population of 11,236 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,689.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Prieska?

Prieska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.

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