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Utrecht, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Utrecht is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 8,486. Elevation: 3,993 ft (1,217 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

8,486 Population 5/sq mi density
3,993 ft Elevation 1,217 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Utrecht

Utrecht

Utrecht is the fourth-largest city of the Netherlands, as well as the capital and the most populous city of the province of Utrecht. The municipality of Utrecht is located in the eastern part of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, and includes Haarzuilens, Vleuten and De Meern. It has a population of 378,140 as of January 2026.

People

Population8,486
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Population8,486
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Coordinates-27.6586°, 30.3217°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Utrecht

Utrecht is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 8,486. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet (1,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Utrecht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above South Africa avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Area1,638.6 sq mi (4,244.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6586°N, 30.3217°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 76 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 140 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in

Utrecht has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Utrecht

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bergsig LSEN School
Utrecht High School
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Monuments in Utrecht

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capt.Pokrowski Memorial and Wall of Remembrance

Gas Stations in Utrecht

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
ZA #822146793

Golf Courses in Utrecht

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Utrecht Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Utrecht

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Utrecht

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Battlefields AirportSmall Airport
Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Durnacol AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Utrecht AirportSmall Airport
Volksrust AirportSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Utrecht

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,217 m (3,993 ft)
Founded
1855
Postal Code
2980

🇿🇦 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 Utrecht

What is the population of Utrecht?

Utrecht has a population of 8,486 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,638.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Utrecht?

Utrecht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

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