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Umzimhle, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Umzimhle is a small city in North West, South Africa with a population of 7,352. Elevation: 4,285 ft (1,306 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

7,352 Population 5/sq mi density
4,285 ft Elevation 1,306 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Umzimhle

Vaal Reefs is a gold-bearing reef which is mined near the town of Orkney in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West province of South Africa.

People

Population7,352
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation4,285 ft (1,306 m)
Population7,352
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,285 ft (1,306 m)
Coordinates-26.9350°, 26.7307°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Umzimhle

Umzimhle is a small city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 7,352. The city sits at an elevation of 4,285 feet (1,306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Umzimhle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,285 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,285 ft (1,306 m)
Area1,589.4 sq mi (4,116.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-26.9350°N, 26.7307°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 114 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 122 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 7 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 121 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 10 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 8 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 5 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 3 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 120 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 3 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 94 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 9 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 14 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 6 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 126 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 2 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 12 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 11 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 18 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Umzimhle has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Umzimhle

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vaal Reefs Technical School
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Museums in Umzimhle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Goud koppie musem
Goudkop Museum
Klerksdorp Museum

Libraries in Umzimhle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stilfontein Library0.0

Gas Stations in Umzimhle

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Umzimhle

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Airports Near Umzimhle

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Appleby AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Braehead AirportSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Fraaiuitzicht AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Kroonstad AirportSmall Airport
Orkney AirportSmall Airport
Ottosdal AirportSmall Airport
Ventersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Von Abo's Villa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1940
Postal Code
2620

🇿🇦 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 Umzimhle

What is the population of Umzimhle?

Umzimhle has a population of 7,352 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,589.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Umzimhle?

Umzimhle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

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