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Wegdraai, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Wegdraai is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 2,622. Elevation: 2,799 ft (853 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2,622 Population 0/sq mi density
2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Wegdraai

Wegdraai is a town in ZF Mgcawu District Municipality in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population2,622
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain9.1 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Population2,622
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Coordinates-28.8413°, 21.8747°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation9.1 inches (232 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wegdraai

Wegdraai is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 2,622. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet (853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Wegdraai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above South Africa avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Area8,601.9 sq mi (22,278.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8413°N, 21.8747°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 25, 2011.

Jan 25, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 144 km
Jan 13, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 145 km
Jan 12, 2011 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.2 149 km
Jan 7, 2011 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Wegdraai has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Wegdraai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
JG Jansen Intermediêre Skool
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Monuments in Wegdraai

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vollgraaf Monument

Train Stations in Wegdraai

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boksputs
Kleinbegin
Koegrabie
Oorkruis

Airports Near Wegdraai

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Upington AirportUTNMedium Airport
Cape Blue Mine AirportSmall Airport
Glen Lyon Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Groblershoop AirportSmall Airport
Kalahari OryxSmall Airport
Karos AirstripSmall Airport
Kenhardt AerodromeSmall Airport
Klippunt AirstripSmall Airport
Namakwari Safaris AirportSmall Airport
Skerpioenpunt AirportSmall Airport
Vaalkoppies Settlement AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0718

🇿🇦 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 Wegdraai

What is the population of Wegdraai?

Wegdraai has a population of 2,622 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,601.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wegdraai?

Wegdraai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.

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