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Vredefort, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Vredefort is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 17,515. Elevation: 4,675 ft (1,425 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vredefort
Vredefort is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa with cattle, peanuts, sorghum, sunflowers and maize being farmed. It is home to 3,000 residents.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,515 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.0081°, 27.3646° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (616 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vredefort
Vredefort is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 17,515. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet (1,425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Vredefort
Vredefort has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 501 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 3,524.2 sq mi (9,127.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.0081°N, 27.3646°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in |
Vredefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Vredefort
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Vredefort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorite Dome | ||||
| Parys Museum |
Airports Near Vredefort
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| P C Pelser Airport | KXE | Medium Airport |
| Potchefstroom Airport | PCF | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Appleby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Braehead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carltonville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fraaiuitzicht Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heilbron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hendrik Potgieter Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Koppies Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kroonstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orkney Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Parys Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ventersdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Von Abo's Villa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vredefort
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Vredefort Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vredefort
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vredefort Dome | Natural | 2005 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vredefort
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| NG Gemeente Vredefort |
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What is the population of Vredefort?
Vredefort has a population of 17,515 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,524.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vredefort?
Vredefort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.