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Albert Falls, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Albert Falls is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 5,434. Elevation: 2,041 ft (622 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,434 Population 7/sq mi density
2,041 ft Elevation 622 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Albert Falls

Albert Falls is a town in Umgungundlovu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is next to the Albert Falls Game Reserve and the Albert Falls Dam.

People

Population5,434
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Population5,434
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Coordinates-29.4404°, 30.4334°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Albert Falls

Albert Falls is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 5,434. The city sits at an elevation of 2,041 feet (622 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Albert Falls

Albert Falls has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 15.3° / 25.7° 143.4
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.9° 113.1
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 25.6° 97.3
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 10.6° / 23.2° 44.1
May 14.3°C / 58°F 6.8° / 21.8° 24.2
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 3.6° / 20.1° 11.9
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 3.5° / 19.6° 19.1
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 5.8° / 21.5° 15.6
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 9.1° / 22.7° 27.5
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11° / 22.2° 93.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.6° / 23.8° 114.1
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.1° 163.7
Albert Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 2,041 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Area804.3 sq mi (2,083.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4404°N, 30.4334°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 116 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 135 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 17 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 31 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in

Albert Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Albert Falls

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Albert Falls Primary School - - - -
Bucklands Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Albert Falls

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 community, education UNKNOWN

Museums in Albert Falls

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Comrades Marathon House
Voortreker

Libraries in Albert Falls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cecil Renaud Library0.0
Hilton College Library0.0
Hilton Library0.0
Howick Library0.0
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library0.0
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library0.0
TWC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Albert Falls

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Stall At The Rotunda
Farmer's Market
Karkloof Farmers Market

Clinics in Albert Falls

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cramond Clinic

Train Stations in Albert Falls

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albert Falls
Mpolweni
Otto's Buff

Stadiums & Teams in Albert Falls

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Albert Falls

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone Airfield-Small Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) Airport-Small Airport
Baynesfield Estate Airport-Small Airport
Clan Airport-Small Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Greytown Airport-Small Airport
Howick Airport-Small Airport
New Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Siteka Airport-Small Airport
Treverton College Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albert Falls

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ruaddicted

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Albert Falls

What is the population of Albert Falls?

Albert Falls has a population of 5,434 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 804.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albert Falls?

Albert Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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