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Dalton, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Dalton is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 1,788. Elevation: 3,448 ft (1,051 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

1,788 Population 2/sq mi density
3,448 ft Elevation 1,051 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Dalton

Dalton is a village located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of New Hanover and 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Greytown in the uMshwati Local Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

People

Population1,788
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Population1,788
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Coordinates-29.3409°, 30.6312°
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 Dalton

Dalton is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 1,788. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet (1,051 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.

Dalton 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 3,448 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

Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Area804.3 sq mi (2,083.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.3409°N, 30.6312°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

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 95 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 147 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 39 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 25 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in

Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Dalton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
East Coast Radio MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
Underground Radio underground MP3 128 kbps
uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 community, education UNKNOWN

Train Stations in Dalton

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harden Heights
Sevenoaks

Gas Stations in Dalton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #4077541754

Airports Near Dalton

13 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Dalton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dalton Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1850
Postal Code
3236

🇿🇦 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 Dalton

What is the population of Dalton?

Dalton has a population of 1,788 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 804.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dalton?

Dalton 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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