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Tshiame, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Tshiame is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 17,800. Elevation: 5,568 ft (1,697 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

17,800 Population 8/sq mi density
5,568 ft Elevation 1,697 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tshiame

Tshiame is a settlement 12 km west of Harrismith in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality in the Free State province of South Africa. It is named after Tshiame Kenneth Mopeli, Chief Minister of the defunct QwaQwa homeland.

People

Population17,800
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Population17,800
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Coordinates-28.3306°, 28.9909°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tshiame

Tshiame is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 17,800. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet (1,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Tshiame

Tshiame has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.7°C), the coldest is Jul (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 887 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 7.4° / 28.8° 133.1
Feb 17.2°C / 63°F 7.2° / 27.9° 138.2
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 6.7° / 26.6° 91.8
Apr 12°C / 54°F 1.2° / 23.3° 79.2
May 9.2°C / 49°F -2° / 21.3° 17.8
Jun 5.7°C / 42°F -3.9° / 18.8° 11.8
Jul 5.3°C / 42°F -5.6° / 18.9° 10.7
Aug 8.1°C / 47°F -4.1° / 21.7° 24.7
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F -0.9° / 26.7° 33.9
Oct 15°C / 59°F 0.8° / 30.2° 77.6
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 4.1° / 29.6° 108.5
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.3° / 29° 160.3
Tshiame enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Area2,162.7 sq mi (5,601.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3306°N, 28.9909°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in

Tshiame has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Tshiame

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Building0.0

Hotels in Tshiame

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glen Garriff Conversation - The lion lodge

Ski Resorts Near Tshiame

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
AfriSki 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tshiame

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harrismith AirportHRSMedium Airport
Aero Farm AirportSmall Airport
Alberta AirportSmall Airport
Amphitheatre Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Bethlehem AirportSmall Airport
BingelelaSmall Airport
El Mirador AirportSmall Airport
Glen Grey AirportSmall Airport
Glenside AirfieldSmall Airport
Letseng AirportSmall Airport
Phuthadijhaba AirportSmall Airport
Sterkfontein AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Tshiame

What is the population of Tshiame?

Tshiame has a population of 17,800 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 2,162.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tshiame?

Tshiame enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

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