Sign In Register

Wesselsbron, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Wesselsbron is a mid-size city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 42,552. Elevation: 4,314 ft (1,315 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

42,552 Population 7,822/sq mi density
4,314 ft Elevation 1,315 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

Discover Wesselsbron, South Africa

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Wesselsbron

Wesselsbron is a small maize farming town 75 kilometres south of Bothaville in Free State province of South Africa.

People

Population42,552
Density7,822/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Population42,552
Population Density7,822 / sq mi
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Coordinates-27.8549°, 26.3658°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wesselsbron

Wesselsbron is a mid-size city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 42,552. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet (1,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Wesselsbron

Wesselsbron has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 12.7° / 36.1° 91.9
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 12.3° / 34.8° 84.0
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 11° / 33.5° 57.1
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 5° / 29.6° 69.8
May 14.1°C / 57°F 1.3° / 26.4° 15.7
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F -1.4° / 23.6° 8.2
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F -3.8° / 23.4° 1.8
Aug 12.5°C / 54°F -1.9° / 27.4° 3.7
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 1.7° / 33° 9.5
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 5.1° / 36.2° 26.5
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 7.9° / 36.9° 81.9
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 11.5° / 36.6° 82.3
Wesselsbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density7,822/sq mi
Coordinates-27.8549°N, 26.3658°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 29 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 42 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 102 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 42 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 98 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 114 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 112 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 108 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 40 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 105 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 113 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 114 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 113 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 24 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 48 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 109 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 107 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 109 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 106 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Wesselsbron has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Wesselsbron

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tataiso Primary School
Mmabana Primary School
Monyakeng High School
Iphateleng High School
Hoërskool Sandvel
Ithabeleng High School
Katoloso Primary School
Letsibolo Primary School
View full schools details →

Hotels in Wesselsbron

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wesselsbron Lodge

Train Stations in Wesselsbron

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierfontein
Wesselbron

Gas Stations in Wesselsbron

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen Garage
Exel
PUMA GARAGE
Shell

Banks in Wesselsbron

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB
Standard Bank

Airports Near Wesselsbron

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Appleby AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Bartsrus AirportSmall Airport
Beatrix AirportSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Bultfontein AirportUTESmall Airport
Harmony AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Hoopstad AirportSmall Airport
Odendaalsrus AirportSmall Airport
Von Abo's Villa AirportSmall Airport
Welkom AirportWELSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,315 m (4,315 ft)
Area
14.1 km² (5.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9680

🇿🇦 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Wesselsbron.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Wesselsbron

What is the population of Wesselsbron?

Wesselsbron has a population of 42,552 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7,822 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wesselsbron?

Wesselsbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Wesselsbron with another city: