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Vaalwater, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Vaalwater is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 19,723. Elevation: 3,898 ft (1,188 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

19,723 Population 7/sq mi density
3,898 ft Elevation 1,188 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Vaalwater

Vaalwater

Vaalwater is a small town situated on the Mokolo River in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

People

Population19,723
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Population19,723
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Coordinates-24.2957°, 28.1142°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vaalwater

Vaalwater is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 19,723. The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet (1,188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Vaalwater

Vaalwater has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 13° / 34.1° 103.2
Feb 23°C / 73°F 13.1° / 34.2° 80.3
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 12.5° / 34° 38.0
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 8.6° / 30.9° 52.0
May 16.3°C / 61°F 4.8° / 27.8° 10.0
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 1.1° / 25.7° 1.8
Jul 12.7°C / 55°F -0.5° / 26.1° 2.0
Aug 16.3°C / 61°F 2.7° / 30.4° 0.6
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 6.6° / 33.9° 3.9
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 8.9° / 36.8° 30.5
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 11.5° / 36.8° 81.0
Dec 23.6°C / 75°F 12.8° / 36.2° 137.4
Vaalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Area2,707.5 sq mi (7,012.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-24.2957°N, 28.1142°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 12, 2015.

Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 87 km
Jul 12, 2015 21 km NW of Brits, South Africa M4.2 140 km
Jun 22, 2013 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa M4.2 67 km
Feb 12, 1993 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa M3.4 113 km
Jul 31, 1992 43 km N of Maile, South Africa M3.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
March 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in

Vaalwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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Castles in Vaalwater

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kings
Queens

Zoos in Vaalwater

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jes Park

Train Stations in Vaalwater

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Vaalwater

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Vaalwater

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bonwa Phala AirportSmall Airport
Ellisras Matimba AirportELLSmall Airport
Entabeni AirstripSmall Airport
Hartebeespoortdam AirportSmall Airport
Marataba AirportSmall Airport
Nylstroom AirfieldSmall Airport
Rooiberg AirportSmall Airport
Thabazimbi AirportSmall Airport
Warmbaths AirportSmall Airport
Welgevonden ReserveSmall Airport
Welgevonden Western AirstripSmall Airport
Zebula AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0530

🇿🇦 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 Vaalwater

What is the population of Vaalwater?

Vaalwater has a population of 19,723 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,707.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vaalwater?

Vaalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.

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