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Tweespruit, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Tweespruit is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 6,939. Elevation: 5,233 ft (1,595 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,939 Population 4/sq mi density
5,233 ft Elevation 1,595 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tweespruit

Tweespruit is a small dairy farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. The town lies 27 km east of Thaba Nchu and 47 km north of Hobhouse.

People

Population6,939
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Population6,939
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Coordinates-29.1852°, 27.0319°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (661 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tweespruit

Tweespruit is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 6,939. The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet (1,595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Tweespruit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Area1,920.5 sq mi (4,974.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-29.1852°N, 27.0319°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 15, 2022.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 142 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 131 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 132 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 134 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 126 km
Dec 11, 1996 8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 145 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 147 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 145 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 121 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 134 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 136 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 144 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 130 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 134 km
Jun 15, 2022 6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.6 147 km
Oct 5, 2011 4 km NW of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 141 km
Aug 22, 1991 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa M4.5 128 km
Dec 21, 1999 8 km NW of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Jan 25, 2020 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Tweespruit has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Tweespruit

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tweespruit Primary School - - - -
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Train Stations in Tweespruit

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tweespruit
Waghorn
Westminister

Airports Near Tweespruit

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bram Fischer International AirportBFNLarge Airport
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Arizona Airport-Small Airport
Brandfort Moreson Airport-Small Airport
Ladybrand Airfield-Small Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mejametalana Air Base-Small Airport
Monte Carlo Airport-Small Airport
Thaba Nchu Tar AirportTCUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,595 m (5,233 ft)
Postal Code
9770

🇿🇦 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 Tweespruit

What is the population of Tweespruit?

Tweespruit has a population of 6,939 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,920.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tweespruit?

Tweespruit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

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