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Seymour, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Seymour is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 2,954. Elevation: 2,533 ft (772 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,954 Population 777/sq mi density
2,533 ft Elevation 772 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Seymour

Seymour

Seymour is a town in Amatole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population2,954
Density777/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,533 ft (772 m)
Population2,954
Population Density777 / sq mi
Elevation2,533 ft (772 m)
Coordinates-32.5557°, 26.7653°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (597 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Seymour

Seymour is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 2,954. The city sits at an elevation of 2,533 feet (772 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Seymour

Seymour has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 504 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 42.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.2
Seymour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,533 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,533 ft (772 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density777/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5557°N, 26.7653°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in

Seymour has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Seymour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KwaMaqoma Historical Museum

Libraries in Seymour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Public Library0.0
Hogsback Library0.0
KwaMaqoma Library0.0
Kwatinidubu Public Library0.0
UFH Library0.0

Train Stations in Seymour

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seymour

Stadiums & Teams in Seymour

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Airports Near Seymour

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bisho AirportBIYMedium Airport
Queenstown AirportUTWMedium Airport
Blanco Airport-Small Airport
Cathcart Airport-Small Airport
Fort Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Grahamstown Airport-Small Airport
Kwande Airstrip-Small Airport
Stutterheim Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
800 m (2,625 ft)
Founded
1853
Postal Code
5750

🇿🇦 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 Seymour

What is the population of Seymour?

Seymour has a population of 2,954 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 777 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Seymour?

Seymour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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