Durban, South Africa

Full City Profile

3,338,026 Population 38,271/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Durban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	87.2 sq mi (225.9 km²)
Population Density	38,271/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.8579°N, 31.0292°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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	94 km
Jul 26, 1991	10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa	M3.8	105 km
Jan 9, 1994	9 km SE of Howick, South Africa	M3.7	79 km
Feb 6, 2016	South Africa	M3.7	45 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	5.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	76°F (24°C)	4.8 in
March	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
April	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
May	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
July	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
August	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
November	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
December	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in

Durban has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.9").

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