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Ugie, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Ugie is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 16,133. Elevation: 4,318 ft (1,316 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

16,133 Population 7/sq mi density
4,318 ft Elevation 1,316 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ugie

Ugie is a town in Joe Gqabi District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population16,133
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation4,318 ft (1,316 m)
Population16,133
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,318 ft (1,316 m)
Coordinates-31.1981°, 28.2335°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ugie

Ugie is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 16,133. The city sits at an elevation of 4,318 feet (1,316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ugie

Ugie has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 6.2° / 31.6° 132.3
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 6.9° / 30.8° 103.7
Mar 17°C / 63°F 5.8° / 30.1° 85.2
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 1° / 25.2° 95.1
May 10.2°C / 50°F -1.5° / 22.1° 32.3
Jun 7°C / 45°F -2.7° / 19.7° 23.6
Jul 6.4°C / 44°F -5.4° / 20.1° 11.3
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F -4.5° / 22.6° 13.7
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F -1.8° / 28.4° 57.9
Oct 15°C / 59°F 0.6° / 31.3° 68.9
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 3.8° / 32° 95.7
Dec 18°C / 64°F 5.5° / 32.1° 151.5
Ugie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,318 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,318 ft (1,316 m)
Area2,267.1 sq mi (5,871.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-31.1981°N, 28.2335°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 125 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 142 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 144 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 82 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Ugie has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Ugie

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sibabale Senior Secondary School
Ugie High School
ET Thabane Primary School
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Train Stations in Ugie

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ugie

Bus Stations in Ugie

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1219575394

Gas Stations in Ugie

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1885989976
ZA #6681077085

Ski Resorts Near Ugie

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ugie

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
K. D. Matanzima AirportUTTMedium Airport
Barkly East AirportSmall Airport
Elliot AirportSmall Airport
Maclear AirportSmall Airport
Ugie AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1885
Postal Code
5470

🇿🇦 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 Ugie

What is the population of Ugie?

Ugie has a population of 16,133 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,267.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ugie?

Ugie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

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