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Darkton, Eswatini

Hhohho Region · Eswatini

Darkton is a small town in Hhohho Region, Eswatini with a population of 1,281. Elevation: 4,291 ft (1,308 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,281 Population 22/sq mi density
4,291 ft Elevation 1,308 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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People

Population1,281
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation4,291 ft (1,308 m)
Population1,281
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation4,291 ft (1,308 m)
Coordinates-26.2333°, 31.0333°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceHhohho Region
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Darkton

Darkton is a small town in Eswatini (Hhohho Region) with a population of 1,281. The city sits at an elevation of 4,291 feet (1,308 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Darkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,291 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Eswatini avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,291 ft (1,308 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-26.2333°N, 31.0333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 80 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 16 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 103 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 7.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 5.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 7.5 in

Darkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Darkton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Motjane - - - -
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Museums in Darkton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Swaziland National Museum

Libraries in Darkton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mbabane national library0.0
Sifundzani Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Darkton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mbabane Market

Hotels in Darkton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawane Resort

Restaurants in Darkton

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ngwenya Glass

Gas Stations in Darkton

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp
Puma
SZ #4547956890

Stadiums & Teams in Darkton

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Airports Near Darkton

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Barberton Airport-Medium Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam Airport-Small Airport
Blackie Swart Airport-Small Airport
Kubuta Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Sappi / Ngodwana-Small Airport
Tambuti Airport-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darkton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane

🇸🇿 About Eswatini

Capital Mbabane
Population 1,136,191
Area 17,363 km²
GDP (USD) $4,621,191,262
GDP per capita $3,756
HDI 0.695
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 57.6%
Urban population 25.8%
Currency SZL (Lilangeni)
Languages English, Swazi
Calling code +268
TLD .sz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkton

What is the population of Darkton?

Darkton has a population of 1,281 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darkton?

Darkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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