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Prince Albert, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Prince Albert is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 13,136. Elevation: 2,077 ft (633 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

13,136 Population 902/sq mi density
2,077 ft Elevation 633 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Prince Albert

Prince Albert

Prince Albert is a small town in the Western Cape in South Africa. It is located on the southern edge of the Great Karoo, at the foot of the Swartberg mountains. In recent years the moniker the "Franschhoek of the Karoo" has been used to describe the town's appeal to the art community and wealthier South Africans, many of whom have become residents of the town.

People

Population13,136
Density902/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Population13,136
Population Density902 / sq mi
Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Coordinates-33.2248°, 22.0267°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation10.3 inches (262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Prince Albert

Prince Albert is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 13,136. The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet (633 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Prince Albert

Prince Albert has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 291 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 11.9° / 43.6° 21.6
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 11.7° / 42.5° 18.5
Mar 23°C / 73°F 9.9° / 41.2° 34.1
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 6.2° / 36.5° 22.3
May 15.4°C / 60°F 3.1° / 32.8° 24.5
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 1.3° / 28° 23.0
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F -0.6° / 27.3° 15.7
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F -0.2° / 31.3° 17.4
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 2.7° / 35.7° 22.6
Oct 19°C / 66°F 4.1° / 38.7° 32.6
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 8.4° / 42° 25.6
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 9.3° / 42.1° 32.9
Prince Albert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.7 km²)
Population Density902/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2248°N, 22.0267°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 18, 2016.

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 30 km
Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 44 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in

Prince Albert has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Prince Albert

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Zwartberg
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Museums in Prince Albert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fransie Pienaar Museum

Hotels in Prince Albert

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Bergkant
Swartberg Hotel

Restaurants in Prince Albert

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karoo Kombuis
Local Roots
O for Olive
Ons
The Green Prince
The Yellow House

Cafes in Prince Albert

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Photo Albert
lah-di-dah
Lazy Lizard
The Coffee Shop

Cinemas in Prince Albert

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Showroom

Gas Stations in Prince Albert

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Techron

Airports Near Prince Albert

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oudtshoorn AirportOUHMedium Airport
Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Leppan AirfieldSmall Airport
Prince Albert AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Prince Albert

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk Prins Albert

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
633 m (2,077 ft)
Area
37.7 km² (14.6 mi²)
Founded
1842
Postal Code
6930

🇿🇦 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 Prince Albert

What is the population of Prince Albert?

Prince Albert has a population of 13,136 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 902 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Prince Albert?

Prince Albert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches.

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