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Driekoppies, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Driekoppies is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 18,498. Elevation: 1,132 ft (345 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

18,498 Population 8/sq mi density
1,132 ft Elevation 345 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Driekoppies

Driekoppies

Schoemansdal is a town in the province of Mpumalanga in South Africa. It is located 23 kilometres south of Malalane on the R570 road, just north of Jeppes Reef.

People

Population18,498
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Population18,498
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Coordinates-25.6978°, 31.5640°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Driekoppies

Driekoppies is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 18,498. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet (345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Driekoppies

Driekoppies has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.9°C), the coldest is Jun (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 79°F 16.8° / 38.6° 117.6
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17.8° / 36.8° 186.5
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 16.7° / 37.5° 85.8
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 14.4° / 36.5° 64.7
May 20.8°C / 69°F 11.9° / 33.8° 29.3
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 9.5° / 32.1° 16.5
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 8.2° / 32.9° 9.5
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 10.6° / 37.8° 6.1
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 11° / 38.9° 30.5
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 12.9° / 42.1° 58.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 15.6° / 42.5° 84.1
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 16.3° / 42° 129.8
Driekoppies has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6978°N, 31.5640°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 99 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 94 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Driekoppies has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Driekoppies

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1331

🇿🇦 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 Driekoppies

What is the population of Driekoppies?

Driekoppies has a population of 18,498 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 2,275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Driekoppies?

Driekoppies has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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