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Winterton, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Winterton is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 7,224. Elevation: 3,415 ft (1,041 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,224 Population 4/sq mi density
3,415 ft Elevation 1,041 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Winterton

Winterton

Winterton is a small town on the banks of the Tugela River in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1905 as Springfield when the Natal Government built a weir across the Little Tugela River. The town later changed its name to Winterton in honour of the secretary for agriculture, HD Winter. Winterton is a small town with only a primary school. It is close to the Second Boer War battle sites of Battle of Vaal Krantz and Spioenkop.

People

Population7,224
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Population7,224
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Coordinates-28.8123°, 29.5412°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Winterton

Winterton is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 7,224. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet (1,041 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Winterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Area1,882.9 sq mi (4,876.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8123°N, 29.5412°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 109 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 142 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
August 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in

Winterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Winterton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Winterton Primary School - - - -
Bergsig Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Winterton

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Winterton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Winterton Museum

Hotels in Winterton

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cayley Lodge
Spion Kop Lodge
The Nest Hotel

Restaurants in Winterton

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Scabbard Portuguese Restaurant
steakhouse
The Pig & Plough
Waffle Hut

Cafes in Winterton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canaan Cafe

Train Stations in Winterton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Loskop

Gas Stations in Winterton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edge
Engen
Total

Banks in Winterton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Golf Courses in Winterton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champagne Resorts Golf Course
Champagne Sports Resort

Airports Near Winterton

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harrismith AirportHRSMedium Airport
Ladysmith AirportLAYMedium Airport
Aero Farm Airport-Small Airport
Amphitheatre Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Battlefields Airport-Small Airport
Bingelela-Small Airport
Dundee Airport-Small Airport
El Mirador Airport-Small Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Glen Grey Airport-Small Airport
Glenside Airfield-Small Airport
Howick Airport-Small Airport
Letseng Airport-Small Airport
Malefiloane Airstrip-Small Airport
Mokhotlong AirportMKHSmall Airport
Nambiti Airfield-Small Airport
Phuthadijhaba Airport-Small Airport
Siteka Airport-Small Airport
Sterkfontein Airport-Small Airport
Tlokoeng AirportTKOSmall Airport
Treverton College Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Winterton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Winterton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winterton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk Winterton
Winterton Lutheran Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
3340

🇿🇦 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 Winterton

What is the population of Winterton?

Winterton has a population of 7,224 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,882.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Winterton?

Winterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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