Viljoenskroon weather in December
In December, Viljoenskroon sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 104 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Viljoenskroon's 12th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Viljoenskroon's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 5:17 AM – 7:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Viljoenskroon is place in Free State, South Africa.
- Density
- 3,070/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Viljoenskroon reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 16 |
| 2 | 29 | 16 |
| 3 | 29 | 16 |
| 4 | 29 | 16 |
| 5 | 29 | 16 |
| 6 | 29 | 16 |
| 7 | 29 | 16 |
| 8 | 29 | 16 |
| 9 | 29 | 16 |
| 10 | 29 | 16 |
| 11 | 29 | 16 |
| 12 | 29 | 16 |
| 13 | 29 | 17 |
| 14 | 29 | 17 |
| 15 | 29 | 17 |
| 16 | 29 | 17 |
| 17 | 30 | 17 |
| 18 | 30 | 17 |
| 19 | 30 | 17 |
| 20 | 30 | 17 |
| 21 | 30 | 17 |
| 22 | 30 | 17 |
| 23 | 30 | 17 |
| 24 | 30 | 17 |
| 25 | 30 | 17 |
| 26 | 30 | 17 |
| 27 | 30 | 17 |
| 28 | 30 | 17 |
| 29 | 30 | 17 |
| 30 | 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 30 | 17 |
How December really feels in Viljoenskroon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Viljoenskroon weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 18° | 100 | 14 | 13.5 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 29° / 17° | 80 | 12.1 | 13 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 70 | 10.9 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 25° / 11° | 42 | 6.8 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 22° / 7° | 20 | 3.2 | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 19° / 3° | 11 | 1.6 | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 19° / 3° | 6 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 22° / 6° | 14 | 1.9 | 11 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 26° / 10° | 16 | 3.1 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 13° | 62 | 9.1 | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 29° / 15° | 73 | 11.2 | 13.3 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 17° | 104 | 14.3 | 13.7 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%.
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| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Viljoenskroon gets around 104 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 44% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 59 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Comfortable (%) | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 36 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 58 | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 56 | 39 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 53 | 41 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 52 | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | 50 | 44 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 49 | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 48 | 45 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | 47 | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | 46 | 47 | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | 45 | 47 | 8 | 0 |
| 12 | 45 | 47 | 8 | 0 |
| 13 | 44 | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | 44 | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | 44 | 46 | 10 | 0 |
| 16 | 43 | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | 43 | 45 | 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 42 | 44 | 13 | 1 |
| 19 | 42 | 44 | 14 | 1 |
| 20 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| 21 | 40 | 43 | 16 | 1 |
| 22 | 40 | 42 | 17 | 1 |
| 23 | 39 | 42 | 18 | 1 |
| 24 | 38 | 42 | 19 | 1 |
| 25 | 37 | 41 | 20 | 2 |
| 26 | 36 | 41 | 21 | 2 |
| 27 | 36 | 41 | 22 | 2 |
| 28 | 35 | 40 | 23 | 2 |
| 29 | 35 | 40 | 23 | 2 |
| 30 | 35 | 39 | 24 | 2 |
| 31 | 35 | 39 | 24 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:14 AM to 5:25 AM, and sunset from 6:50 PM to 7:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:50 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:50 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:51 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:52 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 5:15 | 6:53 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:15 | 6:54 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:15 | 6:55 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:15 | 6:55 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:15 | 6:56 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:16 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:17 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 5:17 | 7:00 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:01 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 5:18 | 7:01 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 5:19 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 5:19 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:03 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:03 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:04 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:04 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:05 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:05 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:06 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:24 | 7:06 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:25 | 7:06 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.26 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.8 kWh/m² to a high of 7.26 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 7.26 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Viljoenskroon
In December, Viljoenskroon sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Viljoenskroon's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Viljoenskroon?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Viljoenskroon for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Viljoenskroon in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Viljoenskroon sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Viljoenskroon in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Viljoenskroon peaks around January 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Viljoenskroon in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Viljoenskroon is worst in June — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.6× the cleanest month (December, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 19 | 26 | 34 | 48 | 57 | 56 | 45 | 38 | 26 | 15 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 48 | Poor |
| Jun | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 45 | Poor |
| Sep | 38 | Poor |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Viljoenskroon?
Viljoenskroon sits at 27.2°S, 26.9°E, 1,345 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Orkney, 37 km away.
Topography around Viljoenskroon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Viljoenskroon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Viljoenskroon has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 30 m around an average of 1,333 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 99 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 445 m.
The land around Viljoenskroon is covered by cropland (61%) within 3 km, cropland (74%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and grassland (56%) and cropland (38%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Viljoenskroon (-27.2084°, 26.9486°, elevation 1,345 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).