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Williston, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Williston is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,368. Elevation: 3,537 ft (1,078 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

3,368 Population 88/sq mi density
3,537 ft Elevation 1,078 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Williston

Williston

Williston is a town in Northern Cape, South Africa. Town 103 km north-east of Calvinia and 140 km south-west of Carnarvon.

People

Population3,368
Density88/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Population3,368
Population Density88 / sq mi
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Coordinates-31.3405°, 20.9154°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (180 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Williston

Williston is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 3,368. The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet (1,078 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Williston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (98.9 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates-31.3405°N, 20.9154°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Dec 31, 1994.

Dec 31, 1994 50 km ENE of Brandvlei, South Africa M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Williston has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Williston

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nico Bekker Intermediate School
Williston High School
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Train Stations in Williston

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Williston

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fraserburg AirportSmall Airport
SKA SA Karoo Landing StripSmall Airport
Williston AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Williston

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk Williston

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
8920

🇿🇦 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 Williston

What is the population of Williston?

Williston has a population of 3,368 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Williston?

Williston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

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