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Camden, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Camden is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 674. Elevation: 5,423 ft (1,653 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

674 Population 0/sq mi density
5,423 ft Elevation 1,653 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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People

Population674
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Population674
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Coordinates-26.6007°, 30.0893°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camden

Camden is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 674. The city sits at an elevation of 5,423 feet (1,653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,423 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Area2,492.3 sq mi (6,455.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6007°N, 30.0893°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 116 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 109 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 117 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 87 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 94 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 59 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 139 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 98 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 99 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 139 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 47°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Camden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wesselton Library0.0

Airports Near Camden

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo AirportMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Arnot Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Bethal AirportSmall Airport
Carolina AirportSmall Airport
Forel AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Komati Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Mooivlei AirportSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

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 Camden

What is the population of Camden?

Camden has a population of 674 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,492.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camden?

Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

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