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Warrenton, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Warrenton is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 17,946. Elevation: 3,904 ft (1,190 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,946 Population 24/sq mi density
3,904 ft Elevation 1,190 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Warrenton

Warrenton

Warrenton is an agricultural town of approximately 22,588 people in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated 70 kilometres (40 mi) north of Kimberley on the Vaal River.

People

Population17,946
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Population17,946
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Coordinates-28.1140°, 24.8475°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Warrenton

Warrenton is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 17,946. The city sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet (1,190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Warrenton

Warrenton has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 502 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 13.3° / 37.6° 96.6
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 13.3° / 36.5° 72.6
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 11.1° / 35.3° 44.5
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 5.5° / 31° 70.6
May 15°C / 59°F 2.1° / 28° 14.8
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F -1° / 24.4° 11.4
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F -3.3° / 24.4° 1.6
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F -1.6° / 28.6° 5.4
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 2.3° / 34.1° 8.0
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 6.1° / 37.6° 24.7
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 9° / 38.5° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 12° / 38.6° 79.1
Warrenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Area750.2 sq mi (1,943.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1140°N, 24.8475°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 142 km
Aug 5, 1991 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa M3.7 134 km
May 13, 1992 South Africa M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in

Warrenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Warrenton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Warrenton - - - -
Warrenvale Combined School - - - -
Mogomotsi Secondary School - - - -
Warrenton Public Primary School - - - -
Tlhatlogang Primary School - - - -
Laerskool Warrenton - - - -
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Clinics in Warrenton

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pholong Clinic
Pholong Hospital
ZA #990541052

Train Stations in Warrenton

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Content
Fourteen Streams
Koedoe
Warrenton
Windsorton Road

Gas Stations in Warrenton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
ZA #424916690
ZA #424916692

Airports Near Warrenton

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kimberley AirportKIMLarge Airport
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Barkly West Airport-Small Airport
Beefmaster Airfield-Small Airport
Belle Rive Airport-Small Airport
Bells Bank Airport-Small Airport
Bloemhof Airport-Small Airport
Boscobel Airfield-Small Airport
Christiana Airport-Small Airport
Eagle Flight Academy Airfield-Small Airport
Farm Romance Airport-Small Airport
Ganspan Airport-Small Airport
Holpan Airport-Small Airport
John Weston Airport-Small Airport
Louwilla Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Reivilo AirportRVOSmall Airport
Ulco Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,180 m (3,872 ft)
Founded
1880
Postal Code
4449

🇿🇦 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 Warrenton

What is the population of Warrenton?

Warrenton has a population of 17,946 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 750.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Warrenton?

Warrenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

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