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Ritchie, South Africa
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Ritchie is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 9,960. Elevation: 3,658 ft (1,115 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ritchie
Ritchie is a small town situated 40 kilometres (20 mi) south of Kimberley on the north bank of the Riet River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The town, with a population of approximately 15,000, is in the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, which forms part of the Frances Baard District Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,960 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.0380°, 24.6028° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Northern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.4 inches (416 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ritchie
Ritchie is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 9,960. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet (1,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Ritchie
Ritchie has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 432 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 1,447.1 sq mi (3,747.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0380°N, 24.6028°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in |
Ritchie has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Ritchie
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Gospel Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Megazone Bollywood | bollywood | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ultracol FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ritchie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magersfontein Battlefield and Museum |
Monuments in Ritchie
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ritchie
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ritchie
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ritchie
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ritchie
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Large Airport |
| Barkly West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Douglas Northeast Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Grootfontein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Romance Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hopetown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jacobsdal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| John Weston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipkraal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koffyfontein Min Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luckhof Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Modderrivier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mokala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Schmidtsdrif Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Witfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ritchie?
Ritchie has a population of 9,960 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,447.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ritchie?
Ritchie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.