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Welverdiend, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Welverdiend is a small town in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 3,244. Elevation: 4,872 ft (1,485 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,244 Population 239/sq mi density
4,872 ft Elevation 1,485 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Welverdiend

Welverdiend is a village in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It is situated off the road from Acornhoek to Orpen rest camp in the Kruger National Park, adjacent to the Timbavati village.

People

Population3,244
Density239/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Population3,244
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Coordinates-26.3875°, 27.2779°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Welverdiend

Welverdiend is a small town in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 3,244. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet (1,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Welverdiend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,872 ft (1,485 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3875°N, 27.2779°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 88 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 75 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 91 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 81 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 84 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 85 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 20 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 82 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 76 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 81 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 87 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 16 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 24 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 88 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 89 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 82 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 32 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 93 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 84 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in

Welverdiend has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Welverdiend

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laerskool De Beer
Hlanganani Primary School
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Train Stations in Welverdiend

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gatsrand
Rysmierbult

Airports Near Welverdiend

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
Morningside Farm AirportMedium Airport
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Rustenburg AirportMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Aero Den AirportSmall Airport
Aviators Paradise FieldSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Orkney AirportSmall Airport
Parys AirportSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Ventersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Zilkaats AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
16.2 km² (6.2 mi²)
Postal Code
0122

🇿🇦 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 Welverdiend

What is the population of Welverdiend?

Welverdiend has a population of 3,244 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Welverdiend?

Welverdiend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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