Rietkuil, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Rietkuil is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 4,355. Elevation: 5,617 ft (1,712 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,355 Population
5,617 ft Elevation 1,712 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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People

Population4,355

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Population4,355
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Coordinates-25.9340°, 29.8117°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rietkuil

Rietkuil is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 4,355. The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet (1,712 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Rietkuil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Coordinates25.9340°S, 29.8117°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M4.7 110 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 96 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 84 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 114 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 100 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 144 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 116 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 137 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 57 km
Feb 12, 1993 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa M3.4 147 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 57 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 123 km
Aug 8, 1990 1 km WSW of Brakpan, South Africa M2.9 149 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 85 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 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
July 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in

Rietkuil has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rietkuil

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laerskool Rietkuil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rietkuil

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JOY GOSPEL RADIO international MP3 128 kbps

Train Stations in Rietkuil

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arnot
Casshome
Spoelpan

Gas Stations in Rietkuil

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies
ZA #1159676718

Airports Near Rietkuil

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Arnot Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Belfast Aerodrome-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Forel Airport-Small Airport
Groblersdal Kob Airport-Small Airport
Holbank Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
Mooivlei Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina Airport-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Walkersons Field-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rietkuil

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rietkuil

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rietkuil

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rietkuil NG Kerk

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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What is the population of Rietkuil?

Rietkuil has a population of 4,355 residents and is located in South Africa..

What is the weather like in Rietkuil?

Rietkuil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

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