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Rouxville, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Rouxville is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 8,759. Elevation: 4,934 ft (1,504 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

8,759 Population 2/sq mi density
4,934 ft Elevation 1,504 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Rouxville

Rouxville

Rouxville is a small wool and cattle farming town in the Free State province of South Africa and is situated on the N6 national route. The town is at the centre of the wool producing area of the Transgariep.

People

Population8,759
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation4,934 ft (1,504 m)
Population8,759
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,934 ft (1,504 m)
Coordinates-30.4183°, 26.8366°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rouxville

Rouxville is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 8,759. The city sits at an elevation of 4,934 feet (1,504 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Rouxville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,934 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,934 ft (1,504 m)
Area3,841.5 sq mi (9,949.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-30.4183°N, 26.8366°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 105 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 122 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 110 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 126 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 123 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 103 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 70 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in

Rouxville has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Train Stations in Rouxville

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Rouxville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Rouxville

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aliwal North AirportSmall Airport
Braklaagte East AirportSmall Airport
Burghersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Corbetts Hope AirportSmall Airport
Lady Grey Golf Course AirstripSmall Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mayaputi Game Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mohale's Hoek AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rouxville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Rouxville

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,504 m (4,935 ft)
Founded
1863
Postal Code
9958

🇿🇦 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 Rouxville

What is the population of Rouxville?

Rouxville has a population of 8,759 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,841.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rouxville?

Rouxville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

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