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Schweizer-Reneke, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Schweizer-Reneke is a mid-size city in North West, South Africa with a population of 70,214. Elevation: 4,304 ft (1,312 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

70,214 Population 40/sq mi density
4,304 ft Elevation 1,312 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Schweizer-Reneke

Schweizer-Reneke, sometimes referred to as Schweizer, is a town in the North West Province of South Africa. It is the administrative centre of Mamusa Local Municipality. It is commonly referred to as Schweizer/ Mzwera.

People

Population70,214
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Population70,214
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Coordinates-27.1887°, 25.3293°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Schweizer-Reneke

Schweizer-Reneke is a mid-size city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 70,214. The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet (1,312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Schweizer-Reneke

Schweizer-Reneke has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 580 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 13° / 35.8° 94.0
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 12.8° / 34.9° 66.9
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 11.5° / 34° 54.6
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 6° / 29.7° 104.4
May 14.4°C / 58°F 2.1° / 26.4° 10.5
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F -1.3° / 23.7° 14.2
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F -3.1° / 23.5° 8.9
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F -1.2° / 27.9° 2.9
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 2.7° / 33.1° 6.5
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 6.8° / 36.2° 22.3
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 8.7° / 36.8° 100.0
Dec 24°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.1° 94.7
Schweizer-Reneke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area1,741.3 sq mi (4,510.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1887°N, 25.3293°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 138 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 137 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 149 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 140 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 144 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 140 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 137 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 148 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 133 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 141 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 124 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 131 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 144 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 147 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 126 km
May 6, 2020 6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 148 km
Nov 18, 1998 4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 146 km
Jul 10, 2025 7 km SE of Orkney, South Africa M4.8 140 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in

Schweizer-Reneke has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Schweizer-Reneke

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School Schweizer - Reneke
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Restaurants in Schweizer-Reneke

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfklub
Rolbal Klub

Train Stations in Schweizer-Reneke

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schweizer-Reneke

Gas Stations in Schweizer-Reneke

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Engen

Airports Near Schweizer-Reneke

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vryburg AirportVRUMedium Airport
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Beefmaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Bloemhof AirportSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Christiana AirportSmall Airport
Delareyville AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Flight Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoopstad AirportSmall Airport
Louwilla Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Ottosdal AirportSmall Airport
Schweizer Reneke AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schweizer-Reneke

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hervormde Kerk Schweizer Reneke
The New Church of Southern Africa, Schweizer-Reneke
The New Church of Southern Africa, Schweizer-Reneke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,312 m (4,305 ft)
Founded
1885
Postal Code
2780

Around Schweizer-Reneke

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Schweizer-Reneke

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Massouskop

🇿🇦 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 Schweizer-Reneke

What is the population of Schweizer-Reneke?

Schweizer-Reneke has a population of 70,214 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 1,741.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Schweizer-Reneke?

Schweizer-Reneke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

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