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Ekuvukeni, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Ekuvukeni is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 14,331. Elevation: 3,301 ft (1,006 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

14,331 Population 34/sq mi density
3,301 ft Elevation 1,006 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ekuvukeni

Ekuvukeni is a town in Uthukela District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa that was established in 1972.

People

Population14,331
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3,301 ft (1,006 m)
Population14,331
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation3,301 ft (1,006 m)
Coordinates-28.4675°, 30.1551°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (753 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ekuvukeni

Ekuvukeni is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 14,331. The city sits at an elevation of 3,301 feet (1,006 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ekuvukeni

Ekuvukeni has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 11.2° / 37° 136.1
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 11.5° / 35.5° 116.4
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 11.2° / 34.7° 73.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 31.8° 68.9
May 15.3°C / 59°F 4.2° / 28.8° 17.6
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 1.6° / 26.3° 10.9
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F -0.4° / 27.1° 5.0
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 2° / 30.4° 14.8
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 4.7° / 35.4° 41.4
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 6.3° / 38.3° 71.8
Nov 22°C / 72°F 9.2° / 38.7° 95.5
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 10.4° / 37.7° 158.5
Ekuvukeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,301 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,301 ft (1,006 m)
Area425.3 sq mi (1,101.4 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-28.4675°N, 30.1551°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 120 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 133 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
August 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in

Ekuvukeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ekuvukeni

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Langalethu Senior Primary School
Impolwane High School
Somhloshana Primary School
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Airports Near Ekuvukeni

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ladysmith AirportLAYMedium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Battlefields AirportSmall Airport
Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Durnacol AirportSmall Airport
El Mirador AirportSmall Airport
Estcourt AirportSmall Airport
Glen Grey AirportSmall Airport
Glenside AirfieldSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Nambiti AirfieldSmall Airport
Treverton College AirstripSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,006 m (3,301 ft)
Postal Code
2920

🇿🇦 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 Ekuvukeni

What is the population of Ekuvukeni?

Ekuvukeni has a population of 14,331 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 425.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekuvukeni?

Ekuvukeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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