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Stella, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Stella is a small city in North West, South Africa with a population of 5,620. Elevation: 4,262 ft (1,299 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,620 Population 1/sq mi density
4,262 ft Elevation 1,299 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Stella

Stella is a cattle farming town situated in North West Province of South Africa between Vryburg and Mafikeng.

People

Population5,620
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Population5,620
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Coordinates-26.5530°, 24.8668°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Stella

Stella is a small city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 5,620. The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet (1,299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Stella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Area3,910.9 sq mi (10,129.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5530°N, 24.8668°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
December 74°F (24°C) 2.7 in

Stella has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Stella

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Devondale
Kameel

Gas Stations in Stella

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #6699617363

Airports Near Stella

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vryburg AirportVRUMedium Airport
Delareyville Airport-Small Airport
Schweizer Reneke Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stella

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hervormde Kerk Stella

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
8650

🇿🇦 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 Stella

What is the population of Stella?

Stella has a population of 5,620 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,910.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stella?

Stella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

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